A trailing stop is a stop order that tracks the price of an investment vehicle as it moves in one direction, but not in the opposite direction.  ( 18 min )

A dozen helpful hints about programs and resources designed to help military families after COVID and beyond: What's available and how to access it.  ( 20 min )

The limit for contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs for 2022 is $6,000, plus $1,000 if the taxpayer is age 50 or older.  ( 22 min )

A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) allows family members to own shares of a family business while securing estate and gift tax protections.  ( 15 min )

While Chinese IPOs in the U.S. have slowed amid inflation, COVID restrictions, and issues with Didi's 2021 sale, there are signs pace could accelerate in 2023.  ( 11 min )

Leasing a car isn't for everyone. But it's attractive for those who want lower payments and the ability to get a new vehicle every few years.  ( 20 min )

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted his concerns about a rumored SEC ban on retail staking. Meanwhile, crypto-exchange Kraken is also under the regulator's scanner.  ( 12 min )

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the interest charged for borrowing that represents the actual yearly cost of the loan expressed as a percentage.  ( 22 min )

Market breadth is a technical analysis technique that gauges the strength or weakness of moves in a major index.  ( 16 min )

An unsecured loan doesn't require any type of collateral, but to get approved for one you'll need good credit.  ( 18 min )

As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies expand, hackers see new potential for thefts. How do you keep your digital investments safe?  ( 19 min )

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding for people or businesses that are unable to repay their outstanding debts.  ( 22 min )

Rents in Queens rise to record, while Manhattan, Brooklyn approach the highs they set in the summer.  ( 12 min )

If your 401(k) is losing money, it's important to consider how much time you have until you retire. If you're closer to retirement, changing your allocation may be wise.  ( 13 min )

A trend is the general price direction of a market or asset. Determining the trend direction is important for maximizing the potential success of a trade.  ( 16 min )

The saver’s tax credit helps people earning modest incomes save more for retirement. Learn if you qualify and the advantages it provides.  ( 18 min )

Here are the big stories driving auto stocks today.  ( 46 min )

The U.S. oil company plans to form three new organizations under which it will wed several smaller units later this year such as its financial-services, procurement and customer service groups.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US government bond investors pushed two-year yields above 10-year yields by the widest margin since the early 1980s Thursday, a sign of flagging confidence in the economy’s ability to withstand additional Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudGeorge Santos Get  ( 46 min )

Shares advanced higher on the company's strong earnings and $5.5 billion in cost cuts. Activist investor Nelson Peltz says his firm's proxy fight with Disney was over.  ( 23 min )

Biden’s oil and gas remarks during his State of the Union address were booed by the Republican audience, but his message was not a strange one  ( 49 min )

Disney's highly publicized proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz is officially over.  ( 46 min )

AbbVie says international sales of Humira in the fourth quarter fell 26.5% from a year earlier.  ( 23 min )

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Most older workers have insufficient savings to fund retirement and unexpected health crises.  ( 25 min )

Look past mass layoffs, an earnings miss and yet another downbeat forecast, and perhaps you'll find a glimmer of hope in Affirm Holdings Inc.'s latest report.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A cold, rainy winter in California has exposed the challenges that can arise when a poster child for the clean energy transition isn’t fully ready to make the leap from fossil fuels. Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpCommodity Tr  ( 49 min )

U.S. cigarette volumes fell sharply last year as smokers cut back to save cash. Tobacco giants Altria and BAT also have a new rival on their turf.  ( 23 min )

The electric-vehicle maker's models didn't qualify for the federal government's EV tax credit.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond’s equity offering could spell trouble for the troubled retailer's shareholders, says Wedbush.  ( 25 min )

The apparel giant's new CEO outlines steps to return the company to growth.  ( 16 min )

The merger will create a company with a presence in more than 50 countries and more than 5,000 employees, the firms said.  ( 15 min )

Not many people would pass up the opportunity to retire early. In fact, there's an entire movement built around the idea of early retirement – Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). Need help planning for retirement? Consider working with a fiduciary … Continue reading → The post Early Retirement Can Create a Financial Crisis appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Promotion follows a federal rule change that disqualified Lucid’s Air sedans from government tax incentives.  ( 24 min )

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David Konrad, a managing director of equity research at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, believes the bank's valuation to expected earnings is too high  ( 25 min )

The beverages and snacks giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, beating estimates of $1.65, helped by price rises.  ( 23 min )

Brian Armstrong said on Wednesday that he was aware of rumors that the SEC wanted to stop crypto staking in the U.S. for retail customers.  ( 24 min )

For 2023, earnings without any adjustments were forecast at $6.09 to $6.21 per share, beating estimates on FactSet for $5.90 per share  ( 22 min )

The Swiss lender said it bought New York advisory the Klein Group for $175 million to help spin off its investment banking arm, as it reported a fifth consecutive quarterly loss.  ( 24 min )

The deal for New Brighton-based Cardiovascular Systems is expected to improve Abbott's portfolio of devices that treat vascular disease.  ( 14 min )

Interactive Brokers stock should benefit from the overconfidence and simmering volatility in the stock and options markets.  ( 23 min )

Shares of AbbVie Inc. gained 2.4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company beat earnings expectations for the fourth quarter of 2022. AbbVie had a...  ( 22 min )

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Like everyone else, I’ve been surprised by the market’s rally since its October low. Not so much that it happened but when it arrived. I expected the market to turn higher in the middle of the year, about the time it was clear that inflation was on a sustainable downward path and interest rates had peaked. I know that the market likes to pre-empt recovery, but investors seem to have turned up to this party before the invitations had even been printed.  ( 48 min )

PayPal reports fourth-quarter earnings after the close of trading Thursday  ( 24 min )

U.S. stock futures moved higher ahead of the open Thursday, boosted by mega-cap tech stocks, poising a possible turnaround for the indexes.  ( 47 min )

The implied price for NuVasive under terms of the deal is $57.72 a share.  ( 22 min )

The beverage maker expects continued growth this year with organic revenue projected to rise 6%.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. climbed 2.0% in premarket trading Thursday, after the cigarette and heated tobacco seller reported fourth-quarter...  ( 22 min )

The beverages and snacks giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, beating estimates of $1.65, helped by price rises.  ( 23 min )

Bill Gates looks for income, too. This is how he gets it.  ( 48 min )

An editorial in Chinese state-owned media cautions over the AI investing hype. It could mean tough regulations are coming.  ( 23 min )

Credit Suisse has suffered its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis and scrapped bonuses for its top executives as the scandal-hit lender embarks on a drastic overhaul.  ( 46 min )

PepsiCo Inc. said Thursday it had net income of $518 million, or 37 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, down from $1.322 billion, or 95 cents a share, in...  ( 22 min )

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Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. hiked up 2.4% toward a nine-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the hotel operator reported...  ( 22 min )

Disney CEO Bob Iger delivered some magic.  ( 47 min )

The latest rates on savings accounts and money market accounts.  ( 24 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

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Cardiovascular Systems shares rose 47% to $19.58 in early premarket trade after Abbott agreed to buy the company for $890 million, or $20 per share. CSI is a...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is poised to double in value from a January low, boosted by a breakneck rally for growth stocks and signs that big price cuts are working to spur a demand rebound for the electric-vehicle maker.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Rac  ( 46 min )

What to know in markets on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Big drugmakers are looking for new products because lower-priced competitors are coming that could take away nearly a quarter of sales.  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Stocks advanced with US futures as investors digested a slew of earnings reports and awaited data on US jobless claims.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysContracts on U.  ( 47 min )

Beleaguered Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse on Thursday revealed that wealthy clients pulled 92.7 billion francs ($101 billion) out of the bank in the...  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysFirst Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is pressing ahead with a potential offer for Standard Chartered Plc, after a move to put earlier takeover pl  ( 49 min )

The company's recently completed public equity offering bought Bed Bath some time, but it may not fix the retailer's underlying issues, analysts say.  ( 23 min )

Interactive Brokers stock should benefit from the overconfidence and simmering volatility in the stock and options markets.  ( 23 min )

Analysts are concerned that the payment company's outlook for 2023 could be muted amid macroeconomic pressures.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Coinbase Global Inc.’s head Brian Armstrong escalated his war of words with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, warning he’d heard rumors the agency wants to ‘get rid of’ crypto staking by retail investors.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spyin  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adani Group stocks slipped in early trading, ending a two-day reprieve, after MSCI Inc. said it was reviewing the amount of shares linked to the group that were freely tradable in public markets.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US Says  ( 48 min )

Lincoln Financial Group's latest earnings report comes three months after it reported a $2.6 billion third quarter loss that one Wall Street analyst called “a catastrophe.”  ( 15 min )

Bitcoin slipped back below US$23,000 on Thursday morning in Asia, tracking the fall in U.S. equity markets overnight amid comments from Federal Reserve officials that the fight to curb inflation is far from over.  ( 46 min )

Robinhood accidentally sold short on a small stock as it went on a meme-like ride in December, costing the trading app more than the stock's market cap today  ( 24 min )

While oil and its refined derivatives are still the mainstay of our energy economy, their prices are rising – in fact, high prices for gasoline and diesel are major drivers of the current high rates of inflation, and are partly responsible for the strong push to promote electric vehicles (EVs). But switching to EVs doesn’t end our reliance on energy. It will just make us trade one issue – reliance on oil – for another – reliance on lithium batteries. In this case, as Elon Musk has said, “Lithium  ( 48 min )

Medewerkers in de kinderopvang krijgen er in het komende anderhalf jaar gemiddeld 12 procent salaris bij. Ook worden extra maatregelen genomen om de werkdruk aan te pakken. Zo moet de kinderopvang aantrekkelijker worden nu er sprake is van een groot personeelstekort en personeel steeds minder tevreden is.  ( 6 min )

Travelex heeft een boete van 100.000 euro gekregen van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Het geldwisselkantoor meldde jarenlang ongebruikelijke transacties te laat aan de autoriteiten.  ( 2 min )

Unilever zal de hogere kosten de komende tijd blijven doorberekenen in de prijzen. Dat laat het bedrijf achter merken als Knorr, Dove en Magnum donderdag weten. De onderneming verwacht dat klanten daardoor minder Unilever-producten zullen kopen.  ( 3 min )

Greenpeace begint een rechtszaak tegen de Europese Commissie om aardgas en kernenergie te ontdoen van hun 'duurzame' status. De milieuorganisatie noemt het "pure greenwashing" om de energiebronnen aan te merken als duurzame investeringsopties. De zaak dient in april voor het Europees Hof van Justitie in Luxemburg.  ( 3 min )

Medewerkers in de kinderopvang krijgen er in het komende anderhalf jaar gemiddeld 12 procent salaris bij. Ook worden extra maatregelen genomen om de werkdruk aan te pakken. Zo moet de kinderopvang aantrekkelijker worden nu er sprake is van een groot personeelstekort en personeel steeds minder tevreden is.  ( 5 min )

De milieugroep ClientEarth wil Shell voor de rechter slepen, omdat het energieconcern niet genoeg zou doen om de gevolgen van klimaatverandering tegen te gaan. De groep krijgt daarbij steun van zeven investeerders uit Engeland, Frankrijk, België, Zweden en Denemarken.  ( 3 min )

Essent verlaagt per 1 april zijn gas- en stroomprijzen voor alle klanten met een variabel contract. Hoewel de tarieven meer dan gehalveerd worden, blijven ze toch boven het prijsplafond. Dat maakt het bedrijf donderdag bekend.  ( 3 min )

De Fraudehelpdesk heeft vorig jaar een half miljoen meldingen over oplichting ontvangen. Daarbij werd in 7.661 gevallen ook financiële schade gemeld. Oplichters wisten ruim 43 miljoen euro buit te maken.  ( 3 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij zevenduizend banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Unilever heeft in het afgelopen jaar meer winst geboekt. Het bedrijf achter merken als Knorr, Dove en Magnum behaalde ook een hogere omzet, onder meer door de prijzen te verhogen vanwege de hoge inflatie.  ( 2 min )

De prijzen in ons land zijn in de afgelopen maand met 7,6 procent gestegen. We betaalden vooral meer voor kinderopvang en voedingsmiddelen, blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Rabobank heeft in het afgelopen jaar minder winst geboekt dan in 2021. Het concern moest meer geld opzijzetten voor leningen die mogelijk niet meer worden terugbetaald. Dit werd voor een deel veroorzaakt door het besluit van de bank om zich volledig terug te trekken uit Rusland en de verslechterende macro-economische vooruitzichten.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen in ons land zijn afgelopen maand met 7,6 procent gestegen. We betaalden vooral meer aan de kinderopvang en voedingsmiddelen, zo blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Verzekeraar Aegon heeft afgelopen jaar een miljardenverlies geleden vanwege de verkoop van de Nederlandse verzekeringsactiviteiten aan branchegenoot ASR.  ( 3 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij zevenduizend banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Voorlopig gaat de Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) geen nieuwe samenwerkingen aan voor onderzoek met Shell "of soortgelijke bedrijven". Met de nieuwe regel zijn ook onderzoeken naar fossiele brandstoffen niet meer mogelijk op de universiteit.  ( 4 min )

Na wat koudere jaren zijn de banden tussen de Verenigde Staten en de Europese Unie onder leiding van president Joe Biden weer aangehaald. Toch is er nu een koud windje opgestoken. De EU is boos over hoe de VS met honderden miljarden aan overheidsgeld voor groene industrieën strooit. Vandaag en morgen bespreken EU-landen plannen om terug te slaan. Dit is er aan de hand.  ( 4 min )

U.S. stock markets posted losses on Wednesday, Feb. 8, on heightened concerns about corporate profits as earnings season progresses.  ( 1 min )

Uber Technologies (UBER) reported financial results on Feb. 8, announcing record revenues and suggesting that the pandemic impact is in the rearview.  ( 1 min )

Uber Technologies (UBER) reported financial results on Feb. 8, announcing record revenues and suggesting that the pandemic impact is in the rearview.  ( 10 min )

U.S. stock markets posted losses on Wednesday, Feb. 8, on heightened concerns about corporate profits as earnings season progresses.  ( 10 min )

The entertainment giant's theme parks powered revenue higher and capped its earnings decline, offsetting more losses at Disney+  ( 12 min )

Do you know about all these insurance-related deductions? Knowing the tax deductions you’re entitled to can make or break your bank account.  ( 19 min )

After surging early this week to its highest level in a month, the 30-year average has essentially held steady, shedding just a few basis points.  ( 11 min )

Nonfarm payroll refers to the number of jobs in the private sector and government agencies. It excludes farm workers, private household employees, proprietors, non-profit employees, and actively serving military.  ( 13 min )

If there is no relationship between the two companies, then yes, collectively up to the contribution amount allowed by the IRS.  ( 12 min )

Here are some instances when it's wise to take money out of this tax-free investment account.  ( 16 min )

Berkshire Hathaway's hefty stock price has kept it out of the hands of small investors, but the company's newer Class B shares are well within reach.  ( 15 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 12 min )

David Tepper is co-founder of Appaloosa Management L.P. and a successful hedge fund manager. He is known as a specialist in distressed debt.  ( 14 min )

At least three major acquisitions have been proposed or announced in 2023. An increase in these deals could benefit troubled investment banks.  ( 11 min )

Life insurance can provide coverage in the case of suicide, but many policies have special provisions that limit the payment of death benefits.  ( 14 min )

President Biden plans to end COVID emergency measures in May in response to pressure from politicians, the public, and even the FDA. That will alter access to health insurance and increase costs for tests, therapeutics, and even vaccines in ways we are just now beginning to understand.  ( 13 min )

Commerce is based on the principles of capitalism, but there are few, if any, examples of pure capitalism, except in theory.  ( 20 min )

Buy Now, Pay Later is a short-term installment loan that lets you pay for purchases over time with no interest. Learn how BNPL works and about the pros and cons.  ( 18 min )

The ongoing decline in mortgage rates helped send home loan applications higher last week, in what Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) deputy chief economist Joel Kan called “a step in the right direction.”  ( 9 min )

Global investments in ESG funds plunged 76% in 2022 amid a complicated mix of market turbulence, heightened scrutiny, and government support.  ( 13 min )

The U.S. corporate tax rate stands at 21% but many big companies pay little or nothing. Here's how they get away with it.  ( 21 min )

What's in the recently-signed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill—and the now $2.3 trillion bill the House passed—and where we go from here.  ( 31 min )

With the Fed recently announcing only a modest rate hike, the top nationwide CD rates wavered with only minor movements this week.  ( 11 min )

After sinking to a five-month low last week, 30-year mortgage rates have surged this week to their highest level since early January.  ( 13 min )

The Buy Now Pay Later fintech's CEO Max Levchin said the company grew too rapidly and responded too slowly to macroeconomic challenges.  ( 23 min )

These are the stocks making moves in after-hours trade.  ( 45 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock closed 6% higher on Wednesday after soaring as much as 27% during the session, triggering a volatility halt.  ( 45 min )

Is the idea of the "safe" withdrawal rate nothing more than the Tooth Fairy of the retirement planning industry – mere fiction? Some financial experts are calling the methods used to calculate safe withdrawal rates, including Monte Carlo analysis, into … Continue reading → The post Should You Stop Believing in a ‘Safe' Withdrawal Rate for Retirement? Even the 4% Rule Presents Risk appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Shares jump on the company's strong earnings and $5.5 billion in cost cuts.  ( 23 min )

Disney will lay off 7,000 workers as the company seeks to slash $5.5 billion in costs as new CEO Bob Iger continues his overhaul of the media giant.  ( 46 min )

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Shares of 23andMe Holding Co. rallied more than 12% in the extended session Wednesday after the genetics company raised guidance for 2023. 23andMe lost $92...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The federal budget deficit is widening rapidly, according to the latest estimates by the Congressional Budget Office, raising the risk of the Treasury running out of cash earlier than expected amid a debt-ceiling standoff.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine  ( 47 min )

AppLovin shares soared after hours Wednesday after the app-monetization company provided a strong forecast in a weak mobile-ad market.  ( 24 min )

After last week’s surprise layoffs at PayPal, all eyes this week will be on the release of the company’s earnings report for the last quarter of 2022.  ( 46 min )

Affirm Holdings Inc. shares were plunging 18% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the buy-now-pay-later company fell short with its results and outlook.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Money managers have cut $300 billion of bearish bets and are now positioned more in line with historic norms — robbing the market of pent-up demand just as the Federal Reserve warns its inflation-fighting battle is far from over.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutBiden Taunts Xi Days After Shooting Down Chinese BalloonDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 202  ( 48 min )

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Disney reported quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to know.  ( 46 min )

Unlike in past pandemic-impacted holiday quarters, Sonos Inc. had enough product in stock that it was able to run promotions.  ( 24 min )

Shares of Google parent Alphabet are down in Wall Street trading after a glitch in the company’s new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Bard, contributed inaccurate information in promotional video.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. was just days away from filing a bankruptcy petition before a game-changing conference call on Friday with its increasingly impatient lenders.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutBiden Taunts Xi Days After Shooting Down Chinese BalloonRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 P  ( 49 min )

Shares of electric-vehicle maker Tesla continued their rebound Wednesday, rising above the $200 barrier. Take some profits now.  ( 22 min )

The future remains highly uncertain for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) became the latest company to jump on the ChatGPT bandwagon after Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google and Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU). Alibaba collaborated with an undisclosed ChatGPT rival, CNBC reports. Alibaba worked on a ChatGPT-style technology and currently tested it internally at the firm. The tech companies globally looked to jump on the excitement generated by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbo  ( 45 min )

The home-goods retailer now expects to keep open about 360 of its namesake stores, or about half as many as it had a year ago.  ( 20 min )

There are strong companies behind the current artificial intelligence mania.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Alphabet Inc.’s Google dropped more than 7% Wednesday following news about its new AI chatbot, Bard — a day after Microsoft Corp. held its own...  ( 22 min )

Investing style seen as disruptive to ETF industry.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The co-founder of an investment advisory firm based in New York was sentenced Wednesday to 13 months behind bars for stealing more than $100 million from clients in a Ponzi-like scheme.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysRussia Wil  ( 47 min )

“This time is different,” Burry tweeted Tuesday, including a chart that showed the roughly 40% stock market drop—and multiple bear market rallies—that occurred during the dot-com bubble.  ( 47 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock was halted for volatility on Wednesday morning as it rose 27% before retreating.  ( 46 min )

The top-performing stock on the S&P 500 over the last five years isn’t Tesla Inc. It’s not a meme stock soaring thanks to an army of Redditors or a semiconductor chip household name like NVIDIA Corp. Instead, it’s a company called Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH). Enphase is a developer and supplier of solar power systems that pioneered its own microinverter technology. And over the last five years, Enphase has returned 10,600% — enough to turn every $1,000 invested into $107,000. In case you’  ( 46 min )

V.F., an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, raised its payout for at least 25 straight years before cutting. Here's how to select dividend stocks for safety.  ( 29 min )

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Used car prices remain historically high, about 46% above prepandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

Every investor is in the stock market to find a solid return. That’s the bottom line, and while it sounds simple, the trick is finding stocks that are primed for gains and will make the inherent risk worthwhile. Risk can’t be avoided in the markets, and it usually increases in a direct relationship to a stock’s return potential. And there are few stock segments that offer a higher return potential for the risk involved than the penny stocks, those equities priced at $5 or less. When we say high  ( 49 min )

The telecommunications company pressed the reset button and disappointed Wall Street with its outlook in a Tuesday afternoon report  ( 24 min )

Blackstone Mortgage Trust diverts profits to boost its reserves as the real estate market faces potential economic headwinds  ( 24 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

Redwood City-based C3.ai Inc. has nearly doubled in price since ChatGPT last fall showed the potential of what's known as generative AI.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks have rallied in the face of worsening earnings and economic expectations, producing “massive disconnects” that threaten market stability, warned Lisa Shalett at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsP  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday morning as another bout of earnings results hit traders' desks, while enthusiasm from the previous session over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell embrace of "disinflation" faded.  ( 46 min )

The IRS uses your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) to determine whether you qualify for important tax benefits like deducting contributions from your individual retirement account (IRA) and making contributions to your Roth IRA. Many taxpayers consult a financial advisor to … Continue reading → The post What Is Modified Adjusted Gross Income? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Saving for retirement is a lifelong undertaking. It involves keeping your retirement goals in mind as you have children, get different jobs and move from place to place. However, a recent study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College … Continue reading → The post Empty Nester? This Avoidable Mistake Could Jeopardize Your Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The days of $100 oil may not be over.  ( 48 min )

The seller of apparel, footwear, and accessories reported higher earnings and revenue than expected for the three months ended in December.  ( 22 min )

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American Airlines Group Inc. said Wednesday said it proposed a private offering of $750 million in senior secured debt due 2028. The air carrier plans to use...  ( 22 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Capri Holdings Ltd. stock slid 19% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the parent of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace missed profit and revenue consensus...  ( 23 min )

The revelation comes as the fast food chain faces a wave of abuse accusations—and continuing questions about the behavior of its ex-CEO.  ( 49 min )

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The ultimate, lucrative fire sale.  ( 49 min )

After robust growth for BNPL in the prior holiday season, Affirm is expected to have increased its top line at a much slower pace in the latest quarter  ( 24 min )

The chair of the Federal Reserve has a more immediate impact on investement, employment and asset prices than anyone else, and yet CEOs would scoff at his take home pay.  ( 46 min )

U.K. antitrust regulators said the proposed $75 billion acquisition would further consolidate what it called Microsoft’s strong position in cloud gaming.  ( 25 min )

The Ferguson-based automation and software giant's decision about a headquarters location follows the sale of its local base last year and caps a search the company had said would include locations outside St. Louis.  ( 16 min )

Uber reported its Q4 2022 earnings before the market open.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Under Armour Inc. surged 3.9% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the athletic apparel and gear seller reported a big beat in fiscal third...  ( 23 min )

Disney is set to report quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.  ( 46 min )

Economists say the January jobs report do not point to a new acceleration in the jobs market.  ( 26 min )

The purchase of Oak Street Health is the second major acquisition for CVS since September.  ( 23 min )

Coty Inc. stock soared 4% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the cosmetics and beauty products company topped estimates for its fiscal second quarter. The...  ( 23 min )

According to Peter Cappelli, the current state of financial accounting of human capital is a big issue.  ( 46 min )

On the same day CVS Health Corp. announced a $10.6 billion deal to buy Oak Street Health Inc. the health care services and drug store chain reported a big...  ( 23 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

The financial guru and author on how little amounts of savings add up.  ( 25 min )

The bot said jobs have already been lost to A.I. and that trend will continue -but ChatGPT does think it will have a "net positive" impact on employment.  ( 46 min )

Time flies. But it also crashes.  ( 48 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 24 min )

The Biden administration eyes the profit boost that is the stock buyback.  ( 46 min )

What to know in markets on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  ( 48 min )

‘I am not in a place where I have funds left to pay back those friends and family.’  ( 26 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Monetary tightening is like pulling a brick across a rough table with a piece of elastic. Central banks tug and tug: nothing happens. They tug again: the brick leaps off the surface into their faces.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia is seeking to spend its way out of the self-inflicted economic crisis that threatened to deliver the deepest recession of President Vladimir Putin’s more than two-decade rule.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Po  ( 50 min )

The retailer said it raised $225 million, while management expects to receive an additional $800 million in future installments, if certain conditions are met.  ( 23 min )

The end goal of investing is profit, and few investments have shown the long-term profit of bitcoin. Yes, the true story in cryptocurrency is its extreme volatility, but the underlying fact is simple: investors who bought into bitcoin five years ago, and held on, have tripled their money. Even this past January, BTC surged 40%. But buying bitcoin isn’t the only way to cash in on it, there are also the bitcoin mining stocks. These are firms, generally small, that own large-scale server rigs capab  ( 48 min )

The tax applies only to net buybacks, which are much smaller than gross repurchases.  ( 25 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij 7000 banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Frankrijk gaat wijnoverschotten opkopen en om laten zetten in industriële alcohol. Daar geeft het land zo'n 160 miljoen euro aan uit, maakte het ministerie van Landbouw deze week bekend. Industriële alcohol kan gebruikt worden in bijvoorbeeld schoonheidsproducten als parfum.  ( 4 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Sinds eind januari kunnen reizigers als ze de trein pakken in- en uitchecken met hun betaalpas of mobiele telefoon. Al 70.000 reizigers maakten gebruik van OVpay. Volgens NS maakten vooral weekendreizigers gebruik van deze manier van inchecken.  ( 3 min )

Pizza's en quiches waren in Nederland in december 17 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee zit ons land iets boven de gemiddelde prijsstijging in de EU, die uitkwam op 16 procent. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )

Na Shell, BP, Chevron en Total blijkt ook het Noorse olie- en gasbedrijf Equinor vorig jaar een megawinst te hebben geboekt. De door de oorlog in Oekraïne gestegen energieprijzen zorgen voor een recordwinst van 69,9 miljard euro.  ( 4 min )

Microsoft mag gamestudio Activision Blizzard nog niet overnemen. De Britse toezichthouder CMA is bang dat Microsoft na een overname te machtig wordt op de gamingmarkt.  ( 3 min )

Mercedes-Benz gaat 380 medewerkers ontslaan bij een callcenter van het Duitse automerk in Maastricht. In totaal werken er zo'n dertienhonderd mensen.  ( 2 min )

Tata Steel is veroordeeld tot twee geldboetes van in totaal 110.000 euro, maakte de rechtbank Amsterdam woensdag bekend. De staalproducent krijgt de boetes vanwege de verspreiding van gevaarlijke stofwolken en andere overtredingen van milieuregels.  ( 3 min )

De Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied heeft aangifte gedaan tegen Tata Steel. Tijdens een controle bleek dat de stofmonitoren van het staalbedrijf niet aan de wet voldoen.  ( 3 min )

Eneco gaat vanaf nu weer contracten aanbieden waarbij de prijs voor gas en stroom zes maanden vastligt. De energieleverancier spreekt zelf van een vast contract, al werden contracten waarbij de tarieven elk half jaar veranderen in het verleden meestal variabel genoemd.  ( 3 min )

De handel op de Turkse aandelenbeurs is woensdagochtend stilgelegd. De Borsa Istanbul noteerde op dat moment met een min van 7,1 procent op dagbasis het grootste verlies sinds maart vorig jaar.  ( 2 min )

Microsoft gaat een uitgebreidere versie van ChatGPT inbouwen in zijn zoekmachine Bing. Gebruikers kunnen binnenkort veel gerichtere vragen stellen aan de zoekmachine. Ook kunnen ze met Bing chatten en de zoekmachine opdrachten geven.  ( 3 min )

ABN AMRO heeft vorig jaar flink geprofiteerd van de opgelopen rente, waardoor het concern ruimere marges kan rekenen over het spaargeld van klanten. ABN AMRO boekte een nettowinst van bijna 1,9 miljard euro, tegenover 1,2 miljard euro in 2021.  ( 3 min )

Vanwege de staking in het streekvervoer rijden er woensdag geen treinen van Arriva in Groningen en Friesland. Het is de vervoerder niet gelukt een passende dienstregeling te maken met de medewerkers die wel willen werken.  ( 3 min )

Bedrijven hebben grote moeite om personeel te vinden én er staan ruim een miljoen mensen langs de kant. Hoe is deze mismatch op de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt te verklaren?  ( 5 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 1 min )

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Investopedia's step-by-step guide to getting a new or replacement Social Security card.  ( 17 min )

Calculating your Social Security breakeven age to start receiving benefits ensures that you balance payments versus longevity.  ( 18 min )

A group health insurance plan offers coverage at a lower premium than an individual plan and is available to employees of a company or organization.  ( 16 min )

Social Security benefits are not only for retired workers—their dependents (spouses, ex-spouses, and children) may also be eligible.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 10 min )

Learn how a 401(k) works, about 401(k) benefits, and what is a Roth 401(k).  ( 21 min )

Understand when to apply for Social Security benefits and when you can expect to receive monthly payments based on age and date of birth.  ( 16 min )

In its features and benefits, a SIMPLE 401(k) plan is a cross between a SIMPLE IRA and a traditional 401(k) plan.  ( 18 min )

Health insurance is not mandatory at the federal level. It used to be mandatory to have health insurance, but that changed in 2019. Here's what happened.  ( 16 min )

Learn why receiving Social Security survivor benefits on behalf of children does not affect income tax for a surviving parent or guardian.  ( 13 min )

Paying Social Security contributions continues even past reaching full retirement age, but can increase future Social Security retirement benefits.  ( 16 min )

Discover what a fiscal deficit is. Learn about the real impact of budget deficits on the economy. See why government financing reduces private financing.  ( 20 min )

A budget deficit occurs when expenditures exceed revenue and is the term commonly used to refer to government spending and national debt.  ( 17 min )

Understand more about the purpose of the Social Security system and which groups of taxpayers are exempt from the OASDI tax.  ( 18 min )

An adult child can not inherit a parent's Social Security benefits after the parent dies. Only adult children with disabilities can receive their parents' benefits.  ( 16 min )

If stock splits and buybacks have been a bit of a mystery to you, you're not alone. Companies may use one of these methods to change their stocks.  ( 14 min )

If you have to purchase your own health insurance, your best bet is to choose one these five options and sign up during open enrollment.  ( 23 min )

Infrastructure is the basic facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as transportation, power plants, and schools.  ( 16 min )

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts longer than a few months.  ( 19 min )

Buybacks benefit investors by increasing share prices, effectively returning money to shareholders in a tax-efficient manner.  ( 18 min )

Most studies conclude that inflation hurts some stocks and helps others depending on several factors.  ( 17 min )

Inflation erodes purchasing power, but there are some silver linings. Here are the most important effects of inflation.  ( 21 min )

Full retirement age is the age at which you can receive full Social Security retirement benefits. The FRA varies depending on the year you were born.  ( 19 min )

Slow holiday shopping season meant less new debt for credit cards and car loans  ( 11 min )

The Great Recession was a sharp decline in economic activity from 2007-2009 and was the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression.  ( 20 min )

Commercial health insurance is health insurance provided and administered by public and private companies rather than by the government.  ( 16 min )

You can collect Social Security benefits while you're still working, but if you haven't reached full retirement age yet, it may make sense to wait.  ( 18 min )

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are bonds that offset the effects of inflation by adjusting the value of the principal.  ( 20 min )

Following these 10 tips to safeguard your Social Security number will help protect you from identity theft. Plus what to do if your number is stolen.  ( 19 min )

Understanding the business cycle and your own investment style can help you cope with economic downturns.  ( 16 min )

In recent years, the value of stock buybacks has come into question. Discover the pros and cons of stock buybacks and what it means for investors.  ( 17 min )

Prices tend to rise over time and that reduces the value of your savings. Here are some ways to prevent inflation from nibbling away at your money.  ( 16 min )

A share repurchase is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, which increases the demand for the shares and the price.  ( 17 min )

Healthcare is expensive, but those without healthcare coverage put themselves at risk.  ( 13 min )

Medicaid may cover nursing home care and expenses, but it will depend on the situation. In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must first meet income requirements.  ( 18 min )

Find out what you can do to prepare and cope in tough economic times.  ( 18 min )

Learn about stock buybacks and how they affect financial ratios and stock value.  ( 19 min )

In this article, we examine the fundamental factors behind inflation, different types of inflation, and who benefits from it.  ( 23 min )

A group of more than 40 Republican senators has asked the Supreme Court to strike down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.  ( 10 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

A short squeeze occurs when a stock moves sharply higher, prompting traders who bet its price would fall to buy it to avoid greater losses.  ( 22 min )

Your Social Security is taxable if you meet specific income levels. Here are three strategies that can reduce the taxes if you're required to pay.  ( 23 min )

The guidelines of health insurance are complex, and many plans don't cover what you'd like. Find out which services most plans cover today.  ( 20 min )

Forwards and futures are similar in concept and mechanics. However, futures are standardized and listed on exchanges while forwards are customizable and trade OTC.  ( 19 min )

An asset's book value is equal to its carrying value on the balance sheet, and companies calculate it by netting the asset against its accumulated depreciation.  ( 16 min )

A leveraged buyback is a corporate finance transaction that enables a company to repurchase some of its shares using debt.  ( 15 min )

A stop-limit order is a conditional trade over a set time frame that combines features of stop with those of a limit order and is used to mitigate risk.  ( 18 min )

A financial instrument is a real or virtual document representing a legal agreement involving any kind of monetary value.  ( 17 min )

A buyback is a repurchase of outstanding shares by a company to reduce the number of shares on the market and increase the value of remaining shares.  ( 20 min )

A child may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled, or deceased. Learn how much they could receive and how to apply.  ( 18 min )

A white paper is an informational document issued by a company or not-for-profit organization to promote the features of a solution or product.  ( 15 min )

An accredited investor has the financial sophistication and capacity to take the high-risk, high-reward path of investing in unregistered securities sans certain protections of the SEC.  ( 20 min )

Find out when and why it's necessary to use your Social Security Number, and when you should avoid using it.  ( 17 min )

Here's why a company might choose to repurchase its own stock, including ownership consolidation and stock valuation.  ( 20 min )

The wash-sale rule is a regulation that prohibits a taxpayer from claiming a loss on the sale of stock while essentially maintaining a position in it.  ( 20 min )

If you were married for at least 10 years, but are now divorced, you may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record.  ( 16 min )

Find out how economic downturns affect companies large and small.  ( 19 min )

What is day trading? Read this introductory article to learn the basics of day trading, who does it, and how it works.  ( 24 min )

A Social Security number (SSN) is a numerical identifier assigned to U.S. citizens and some residents to track their income and determine benefits.  ( 20 min )

A stakeholder is a party with an interest in an enterprise; stakeholders in a corporation include investors, employees, customers, and suppliers.  ( 18 min )

President will also target 'junk' fees, health costs in State of the Union speech.  ( 13 min )

A clearinghouse or clearing division is an intermediary that validates and finalizes transactions between buyers and sellers in a financial market.  ( 15 min )

The Federal Reserve will have to raise rates higher and keep them there for some time before bringing them back down again, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.  ( 11 min )

Implementation of a global corporate minimum tax involves complex political, legal, and economic decisions. Learn the issues and how it could work.  ( 25 min )

Sister companies differ from subsidiaries.  ( 13 min )

Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY) is selling convertible shares and warrants to raise up to $1 billion in hopes it can repay some of its creditors.  ( 11 min )

A shareholder is any person, company, or institution that owns at least one share in a company.  ( 17 min )

A promotional certificate of deposit (CD) rate is a higher rate of return on a CD offered by banks and credit unions to attract new deposits.  ( 17 min )

Generating income without going to work can be a murky concept. Here's four ways it might happen.  ( 16 min )

The life expectancy method calculates IRA payments by dividing the balance of a retirement account by the policyholder’s anticipated length of life.  ( 14 min )

The U.S. trade deficit hit a record of almost $1 trillion in 2022, with more than a third of the total coming from trade with China.  ( 11 min )

Bitcoin miners Hut 8 and U.S. Bitcoin have announced a merger of their respective businesses, the latest deal in a wave of consolidation and balance sheet shuffling.  ( 11 min )

Discover how LASIK can be covered under your flexible spending account as a qualifying medical procedure if it is deemed necessary by an ophthalmologist.  ( 13 min )

The term "bid and ask" refers to a two-way price quotation that indicates the best price at which a security can be sold and bought at a given point in time.  ( 16 min )

Here’s how to take advantage of the special tax and withdrawal rules on Roth 401(k) retirement plans to get the most from your investment.  ( 19 min )

Revenue at PayPal, which reports Q4 earnings on Feb. 9, may have grown at the slowest pace in several quarters.  ( 11 min )

Peter Tuchman, a.k.a. "The Einstein of Wall Street" and the most visible trader on the floor of the NYSE, explains what actually happens on the floor of the world’s most famous stock exchange. Plus, what in the world is going on with the U.S. labor market? We break down the latest jobs numbers, and why they defy fears of a recession.  ( 9 min )

Unemployment can vary wildly depending on where you live. Fortunately, the state unemployment rate at least makes it easy to find out.  ( 40 min )

The Super Bowl Indicator predicts the stock market's outcome for the coming year based on the conference of the Super Bowl-winning team.  ( 17 min )

Whether you're a novice or an expert, these 10 rules should be the backbone of your stock trading strategy.  ( 21 min )

TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing and social media apps in the world.  ( 22 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 11 min )

Personal loans and credit cards both offer a way to borrow funds, but there have different advantages and risks. Learn how these two funding sources compare.  ( 17 min )

Artificial intelligence is making headlines again, with Google releasing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called "Bard" to early testers.  ( 10 min )

You can invest in both a 403(b) and a 401(k) plan. However, the limit on your total annual contributions remains the same.  ( 17 min )

A payer is an entity that makes a payment to another entity.  ( 15 min )

Get information regarding current IRS regulations on how much can be carried over from one year to the next in a flexible spending account (FSA).  ( 17 min )

Gresham's law applies the principle that bad money drives out good money and relates to currency markets.  ( 15 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 1 min )

Uber (UBER) is set to report its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 8 before the market open.  ( 45 min )

Yum! Brands (YUM), which operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results that beat estimates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Prudential Financial Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Lowrey said the company will target more-mature firms in acquisitions after reporting a goodwill impairment charge of $713 million tied to a startup it purchased.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take H  ( 45 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Chipotle, VF Corp, Fortinet, Enphase Energy  ( 44 min )

Kyndryl Holdings Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Tuesday after the managed infrastructure-service business spun off from International Business...  ( 23 min )

The company said it received initial proceeds of about $225 million in the offering.  ( 22 min )

3M Co. said late Tuesday its board has declared a dividend of $1.50 a share for the first quarter, up from $1.49 a share. The dividend is payable on March 12...  ( 22 min )

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2023 is well underway now, and the key story is the sudden change in sentiment on the financial front. Last year’s bearish trend and headwinds are well known. Stubborn inflation, the Fed’s rapid increase in interest rates, the risk of recession, China’s shutdowns, and Russia’s Ukraine invasion; they all weighed on investors. But after the calendar change, the mood changed, turning to a strong positive sentiment. Inflation data from December came in much better than expected, and with the Fed’s a  ( 47 min )

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Enphase Energy Inc. share jumped more than 7% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of inverters for solar-power systems reported fourth-quarter...  ( 22 min )

Shares of VF Corp. rallied more than 6% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of The North Face jackets and Jansport backpacks, among other outdoor...  ( 22 min )

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported earnings that missed expectations.  ( 46 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

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Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled early last week that the two currently unidentified people who co-signed the bond could be made public.  ( 45 min )

GameStop Corp.’s stock was plunging Tuesday, reversing the gains made during Monday’s meme-stocks rally that also lifted AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s...  ( 22 min )

AT&T has its act together in wireless, but that's already well understood by Wall Street, according to two analysts.  ( 25 min )

An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

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The District Court judge issued his court's final judgment in the case of Jennifer Harris versus her former employer, FedEx — and it’s not what the delivery services giant was hoping for. Here's what is happening next.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin miners Hut 8 Mining Corp. and US Bitcoin Corp. are merging in an all-stock deal after a prolonged slump in cryptocurrency prices heaped pressure on the industry. Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Powell’s Pushb  ( 45 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock sank more than 45% on Tuesday, a day after the embattled retailer announced an equity offering to raise as much as $1.025 billion.  ( 45 min )

Do stock buybacks help you as an investor?  ( 28 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChinese Balloons Were Spotted Near US Bases During Trump’s EraTrum  ( 47 min )

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The videoconferencing company is reducing its workforce as the work-from-home trend winds down.  ( 24 min )

If ChatGPT is successful in creating competition like Uber did, it could drive wages down, according to Oxford economist Carl Frey.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that additional interest-rate increases will be needed to cool inflation and borrowing costs may need to peak higher than previously expected, if the strong jobs market persists.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseTech Drives Stock Gains as Traders Weigh Powell: Markets Wr  ( 46 min )

From simple beginnings to becoming a national retail titan that sold everything from coffee makers to candy, the company's more than 50-year long journey has been both adventurous and chaotic.  ( 51 min )

Biden is preparing another proposal to tax billionaires and corporations to a divided Congress.  ( 48 min )

Inflation has been a massive issue for nearly every major country for the past year or so. Consumers and corporations alike have felt the pain, with the previous four quarters of earnings proving to be relatively lackluster. While inflation is slowly declining, it has caused the debt of the U.S. and other countries to soar. Between strong inflation and the massive debt burden, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund is sounding the alarm. Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio has grown  ( 47 min )

‘My brother’s finances are unstable, and he has a child and a high-maintenance wife. My sister is in an unstable marriage and often needs help.’  ( 26 min )

The company makes radio-frequency semiconductors, which enable smartphones to communicate with wireless networks.  ( 22 min )

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If you've looked at the investment options in your workplace 401(k) retirement plan, chances are you'll see mutual funds that put your money into stocks, bonds or cash and cash equivalents. Those have been the options available ever since 401(k) … Continue reading → The post Here's One Easy Way to Boost Your 401(k) By 8% appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Fiserv shares are headed for their best day since 2020, after the financial-technology company topped revenue expectations for its latest quarter  ( 24 min )

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The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Governments worldwide are moving toward a green future by encouraging the use of electric cars instead of vehicles with combustible engines. Investing in burgeoning technologies could increase your wealth within the next two decades. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised to catch on. Generati  ( 48 min )

Markets are anticipating the central bank to pause rate hikes or even cut soon.  ( 23 min )

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The troubled retailer signs a deal to sell more than $1 billion of equity.  ( 25 min )

Here's how I'll do it without increasing my allocation toward energy.  ( 16 min )

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An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

You went to Wall Street. You paid the bill. And now you’ve graduated with an education.  ( 26 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 45 min )

A Roth 401(k) is a solid option for retirement savers, especially those who don't anticipate finding themselves in a lower tax bracket when they retire. A Roth 401(k) works similarly to other retirement savings accounts - you put your money … Continue reading → The post A Roth 401(k) Just Got a Lot More Attractive appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

We’ve seen the markets take a breather recently and that is hardly surprising considering the year-to-date rally. Stocks charged out the gate in 2023 as if in a hurry to consign 2022’s annus horribilis to the history bins. Observing the sharp and abrupt shift in sentiment, BlackRock's bond chief Rick Rieder has called the surge "extraordinary." However, Rieder, who handles around $2.4 trillion in assets, is not quite ready to get the bull outfit on just yet. Given the widespread compression in p  ( 48 min )

It’s no secret artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced — so much so that it’s already replacing human workers. While most people don’t need to worry about their jobs being replaced in the short term, AI could mean that people are expected to do more with less. AI platforms like ChatGPT still need human input and direction, so it won’t completely wipe out every job. Right now, it's a tool to be used to increase output and efficiency. But the future could be different. Marketing At its core, mar  ( 47 min )

Rule changes living rent-free in your mind? Perhaps it's time for a more passive approach.  ( 48 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

On the Companies House database, which lists all registered firms in the UK, a search for “Adani” turns up 137 results. Several of these have nothing to do with Gautam Adani, the beleaguered Indian billionaire watching the market value of his conglomerate sink daily.  ( 47 min )

Chegg sees a tough reaction to a mixed quarter and outlook.  ( 45 min )

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To boost engagement, making employees feel like their opinions are heard is almost as important as letting them work from home.  ( 46 min )

Our call of the day from the president of Seabreeze Partners Management's Doug Kass, says beware of this market that has the quants at the wheel.  ( 27 min )

The Euro has fallen again during the trading session on Tuesday as we wait for Jerome Powell to give his speech.  ( 46 min )

Though retirees are only required to take a certain portion of their retirement savings out as distributions each year, a study from JPMorgan Chase shows that there is likely good reason to take out more. A withdrawal approach based solely on … Continue reading → The post 84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

According to a recent study by Genworth Financial, the median cost of nursing home care in the United States was $8,910 per month for a private room and $7,800 per month for a semi-private room in 2021. These costs are … Continue reading → The post How to Pay for Nursing Home Care With Social Security appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The Internal Revenue Service said it would clear up confusion this week as to whether certain state refunds and rebates would count as taxable income.  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean said since the middle of November, Royal Caribbean said it has recorded the seven strongest weeks of bookings in its history  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean stock surges as fourth-quarter losses narrowed more than expected and bookings exceeded pre-pandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

The Chinese tech giant plans to complete internal testing on its "ERNIE Bot" in March before making the chatbot available to the public.  ( 23 min )

Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded the shares after fourth-quarter results.  ( 22 min )

The debut of the cutting-edge chatbot has spurred investors to buy up stock in artificial-intelligence plays.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is down 31% in pre-market. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

Scaramucci accused the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of intentionally duping many people, but said he had faith in former FTX exec Brett Harrison.  ( 47 min )

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A former Wells Fargo senior vice president has sued the bank, accusing it of retaliation after her complaints of sexual misconduct by a higher-ranking employee.  ( 48 min )

Fixed-income yields “all look good,” and you might want to get some while you still can, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s David Kelly.  ( 26 min )

Shares of Blink Charging Co. dove 8.4% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the electric vehicle (EV) charging company’s upsized equity offering priced at a...  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock futures teetered in morning trading Tuesday ahead of a highly-anticipated public speaking appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Washington D.C. slated for early this afternoon.  ( 47 min )

When to save for college, according to experts  ( 25 min )

Have an issue with your financail adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The heat is on Baidu Inc. to deliver after the hype surrounding its soon-to-come ChatGPT-style service supercharged a rally in its stock.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonThe stock has jumped 45% in  ( 48 min )

An acquisition costing about $10.5 billion including debt is close, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 23 min )

BP plc (NYSE: BP) reported record 2022 earnings amid growing calls for the U.K. government to boost taxes on companies profiting from the high price of oil and natural gas after Russia invaded Ukraine. BBC writes that BP sees the biggest profit in its 114-year history. The company's underlying replacement cost profit, which excludes one-time items and fluctuations in the value of inventories, jumped to $27.7 billion in 2022 from $12.8 billion a year earlier. For Q4 FY22, the profit almost halved  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday ahead of eagerly anticipated comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced and US equity futures fluctuated as investors looked to commentary due later from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that may shape views on the central bank’s rate path.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to  ( 48 min )

The company said it would slow its transition to lower-carbon energy, as oil-and-gas production helped push the company to a record profit last year.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BP Plc hiked its dividend and extended share buybacks after posting a record profit of $27.65 billion for 2022, joining its fellow supermajors by reaping the rewards of soaring oil and natural gas prices.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Con  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has lined up investors for an eleventh-hour cash infusion that would allow it to stave off a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontati  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Baidu Inc. surged more than 15% after affirming it’s on track to publicly roll out its ChatGPT-like service in March, stoking anticipation around potentially China’s most prominent entry in the race to create lifelike AI bots.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing Retaliati  ( 47 min )

The deal, which could be announced this week, would expand the health insurer and pharmacy chain’s role in medical care.  ( 26 min )

The distressed retailer has secured investor backing for a more than $1 billion capital raise to stave off bankruptcy and try to turn around its flagging business, people familiar with the matter said.  ( 26 min )

Stocks have started 2023 with a 7% gain on the S&P 500, and 13.5% gain on the NASDAQ. It’s a solid performance to start the year, but will it last? According to Emmanuel Cau, the head of European equity strategy at Barclays, we might not be fully out of the woods yet. "Despite a still sticky labor market, softening US data (ISM down further below 50, weaker housing data) seem to matter for central banks' reaction function, which now appears more balanced between fighting inflation and preserving  ( 48 min )

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Het aantal vacatures in de kinderopvang is in een paar jaar tijd maar liefst verviervoudigd. De werkdruk is hoog en het ziekteverzuim loopt op. Welke problemen spelen er allemaal?  ( 5 min )

Als het aan de Tweede Kamer ligt wordt de salderingsregeling voor zonnepanelen de komende jaren afgebouwd. Een meerderheid stemde dinsdag in met het plan. Maar op dit moment kan het voorstel nog niet rekenen op genoeg steun in de Eerste Kamer. Vijf vragen over de regeling en waarom het nog onzeker is of het écht gaat gebeuren.  ( 6 min )

Zoom Video Communications, het bedrijf achter videobelplatform Zoom, zegt 15 procent van zijn werknemers de wacht aan in een grote ontslagronde. Daarmee volgt Zoom het voorbeeld van andere technologiebedrijven die een reorganisatie aankondigden.  ( 3 min )

Zelfstandigen met lage tarieven, zoals schoonmakers, pakketbezorgers en fotografen, mogen voortaan samenwerken als ze onderhandelen over betere tarieven. Dat versterkt hun onderhandelingspositie, zegt de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM). Eerder hielden concurrentieregels gezamenlijke onderhandelingen tegen.  ( 4 min )

Zestien bonbonwinkels van Leonidas krijgen een doorstart na een overname door de Brabantse chocolademaker Coco & Sebas. De winkels in grote binnensteden, op Schiphol en op NS-stations gaan straks weer open onder een andere naam.  ( 3 min )

De Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) is dinsdag langsgegaan bij drie energiemaatschappijen, meldt het FD. De toezichthouder onderzoekt of de energietarieven van Eneco, Essent en Vattenfall redelijk zijn.  ( 2 min )

De Britse olie- en gasproducent BP heeft vorig jaar net als Shell en Exxon Mobil een recordwinst geboekt die vooral te danken is aan de hoge energieprijzen.  ( 3 min )

Flink meer jonge mensen vragen een hypotheek aan, meldt De Hypotheker maandag. Dit komt niet alleen doordat de huizenprijzen zijn gezakt, maar ook doordat er inmiddels meer woningen te koop staan en de hypotheekrente licht is gedaald.  ( 3 min )

Huishoudens met een laag inkomen kunnen sinds dinsdagochtend terecht bij het Tijdelijk Noodfonds Energie. Als een groot deel van hun inkomen aan de energierekening opgaat, kunnen zij een gedeeltelijke compensatie voor de hoge energiekosten aanvragen.  ( 3 min )

Cryptoplatform Bitvavo heeft een akkoord bereikt met de failliete cryptobelegger Genesis. Klanten van het platform hadden in totaal 280 miljoen euro uitgeleend aan Genesis, maar konden daar door de financiële problemen bij het bedrijf niet meer bij. Bitvavo krijgt volgens de overeenkomst 80 tot 100 procent van het geleende bedrag terug.  ( 3 min )

Energiebedrijf Vattenfall verlaagt per 1 april zijn tarieven. Daarmee komt het stroomtarief voor 700.000 klanten onder het prijsplafond terecht, vertelt commercieel directeur Cindy Kroon dinsdag aan het AD.  ( 3 min )

Google-moederbedrijf Alphabet geeft een kleine groep testers toegang tot Bard. Dat is zijn chatbot die werkt met kunstmatige intelligentie (AI). Bard moet de concurrentie aangaan met ChatGPT.  ( 3 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 6 min )

De afbouw van de belangrijkste subsidieregeling voor zonnepanelen op woningen staat op losse schroeven, omdat PvdA en GroenLinks vinden dat het kabinet onvoldoende rekening houdt met mensen in sociale huurwoningen. Klopt het dat zij worden getroffen door het afschaffen van de zogeheten salderingsregeling, en wat kan ervoor in de plaats komen?  ( 5 min )

De cao-onderhandelingen voor de dertienduizend werknemers in het streekvervoer zitten muurvast en daar gaat op korte termijn geen verandering in komen. Voorzitter Fred Kagie van de Vereniging Werkgevers Openbaar Vervoer (VWOV) ziet momenteel dan ook niks in de komst van een bemiddelaar. "Misschien is het niet verkeerd dat de sector een tijdje geen nieuwe cao heeft", zegt hij tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

De afbouw van de belangrijkste subsidieregeling voor zonnepanelen op woningen staat op losse schroeven, omdat PvdA en GroenLinks vinden dat het kabinet onvoldoende rekening houdt met mensen in sociale huurwoningen. Klopt het dat zij worden getroffen door het afschaffen van de zogeheten salderingsregeling, en wat kan ervoor in de plaats komen?  ( 5 min )

Artificial intelligence is making headlines again, with Google releasing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called "Bard" to early testers.  ( 1 min )

Gaps in retirement savings haunt retirement security in the U.S. Men have 44% more 401(k) savings than women on average, even though women save at higher rates. Here's why.  ( 15 min )

FTX and its officers were estimated to have donated $93 million to politicians and political groups, according to lawyers.  ( 11 min )

U.S. stock markets opened the trading week with declines on Monday, Feb. 6, on concerns about additional tightening moves by the Federal Reserve.  ( 10 min )

If you are thinking of assisting your folks with a home purchase, be sure you understand the financial consequences.  ( 15 min )

An IRAs and a certificate of deposit are two types of investments, one geared toward retirement and the other suitable for short-term savings.  ( 19 min )

A mortgage-backed security (MBS) is an investment similar to a bond that consists of a bundle of home loans bought from the banks that issued them.  ( 19 min )

An unemployment claim is a request an individual makes to a state government to receive temporary payments after having been laid off from a job.  ( 18 min )

Collateralized loan obligations (CLO) are securities backed by a pool of debt, usually loans to corporations with low credit ratings or private equity firms.  ( 19 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment report is a widely watched indicator of economic well-being that directly influences the market.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 formed a golden cross on Feb. 3, suggesting January's rally in equities could advance into bull market territory.  ( 10 min )

The house price index (HPI) is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices in the United States.  ( 16 min )

Unlike term insurance, whole life policies cover you for life and lets you build savings in a cash value that you can tap for future needs.  ( 18 min )

The dividend payout ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income.  ( 20 min )

The Feb. 8 report will be the company's first since Bob Iger returned as CEO after the board fired Bob Chapek in November.  ( 13 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are SingularityNET (AGIX), Render Token (RNDR), MAGIC (MAGIC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and The Graph (GRT).  ( 14 min )

Disinflation is a slowdown in the rate of price inflation.  ( 15 min )

Gold industry leader Newmont said it has made a $17 billion takeover bid for Australia's Newcrest Mining in a deal that would mark the largest U.S. merger to date in 2023  ( 13 min )

How to avoid tax penalties when using your 401(k) before retirement, by taking a hardship distribution or a loan from your plan.  ( 20 min )

Having the right career skills can make you more competitive and successful, whatever your job or field. Learn what skills will be sought by employers after 2023.  ( 15 min )

MGM reports Q4 results after markets close on Wednesday. Lingering COVID restrictions in China and stringent casino oversight in Macau likely hurt performance.  ( 11 min )

Both Wealthsimple and Betterment have features that appeal to less experienced investors, with plenty of planning tools and zero opening balances.  ( 17 min )

Wealthfront and Betterment both earned spots in our Best Robo-Advisor Awards. We describe their similarities and differences to help you decide which is best for you.  ( 20 min )

In terms of numbers, there are very few categories where Stash outperforms Betterment. This is to be expected as Betterment is one of the top robo-advisors we reviewed.  ( 22 min )

M1 Finance and Betterment are two of our top five robo-advisors, but they offer extremely different services. M1's forte is automated investing, without advice. Betterment is strong when it comes to setting financial goals.  ( 21 min )

FutureAdvisor and Betterment are very different robo-advisories, but they share a similar approach. Both rely heavily on Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) in managing your portfolio, although the specifics of portfolio creation and rebalancing differ.  ( 16 min )

Like many robo-advisors, Ellevest and Betterment share a lot of elements in terms of how accounts are opened and how the portfolios are populated. We dive into the differences.  ( 18 min )

Two solid options. The right one for you will depend on your digital-versus-human preference, the amount you have to invest, and your desire to fine-tune your portfolio.  ( 21 min )

On the surface, Betterment and Fidelity Go share many similarities. However, there are some key differences between Betterment and Fidelity Go that will help you choose the best fit for your money.  ( 20 min )

A robo-advisor pioneer versus an online discount brokerage that has expanded into another area of digital finance.  ( 20 min )

Both of these firms have created solid offerings, so picking between Betterment and Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios can be challenging.  ( 19 min )

Mortgage rates rose boldly Friday, erasing a third of a point drop that had taken the 30-year average to a five-month low earlier in the week.  ( 12 min )

Learn how to put your kids through school without being hounded by the taxman.  ( 16 min )

Robinhood reports Q4 2022 financial results on Feb. 8, when the once thriving online brokerage is expected to report another quarter of net losses.  ( 11 min )

A slowcession is term coined for a scenario in which the economy barely grows but doesn’t contract and enter negative territory, either.  ( 15 min )

Analysts will focus on Uber's profitability now that rider demand and driver supply have fully recovered from pandemic declines. Uber reports earnings before markets open Feb. 8.  ( 13 min )

This personal loan calculator will help you calculate monthly payments  ( 15 min )

Investopedia policies regarding editorial, advertising, privacy, and terms of use.  ( 63 min )

The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow & lend their extra reserves to one other overnight.  ( 19 min )

For financial advisors looking for a broker-dealer, it’s wise to understand which ones offer the highest payouts and best services compared to costs.  ( 13 min )

Learn some of the important differences in how the NYSE and Nasdaq operate and the securities that trade on each exchange.  ( 19 min )

Health insurance is a type of contract in which a company agrees to pay some of a consumer's medical expenses in return for payment of a monthly premium.  ( 20 min )

A Board of Governors is a group that oversees the running of an institution, such as the Federal Reserve.  ( 15 min )

Is a high-deductible health plan coupled with a health savings account the best strategy? It depends on your circumstances and the state of your health.  ( 18 min )

A troy ounce is a unit of measurement for precious metal weight that dates to the Middle Ages. One troy ounce is equal to 31.10 grams.  ( 16 min )

U.S. stock markets opened the trading week with declines on Monday, Feb. 6, on concerns about additional tightening moves by the Federal Reserve.  ( 1 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to sell shares after a rally in the stock of the company, which is on the verge of bankruptcy.  ( 25 min )

FTX and its officers were estimated to have donated $93 million to politicians and political groups, according to lawyers.  ( 12 min )

The president intends to discuss the plan during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.  ( 24 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Chegg, Simon Property, Activision Blizzard, Take Two Interactive, Spirit Airlines  ( 45 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock sank 24% after the embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

As Disney gears up to report its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, one analyst says the future of ESPN is a paramount issue for CEO Bob Iger.  ( 47 min )

Side hustles can help you explore your hobbies and pad your budget.  ( 47 min )

Blink Charging Co. shares sank in late trading Monday, after the electric-vehicle-charging company detailed plans to sell more shares while offering an early...  ( 23 min )

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Chegg Inc. shares sank 20% in after-hours trading Monday after executives guided for a second consecutive year of shrinking sales. The online-education...  ( 23 min )

The social media company continues to struggle with a softer advertising environment.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategist Marko Kolanovic reiterated Monday that investors should fade last week’s Federal Reserve-induced stock-market rally, arguing that the US economy’s disinflationary process could just be “transitory.” Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey and Syria as Rescue Teams ArriveTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing  ( 48 min )

George W. Bush's Social Security privatization plan crashed and burned in 2005. Mike Pence wants to revive it, and you'll pay dearly.  ( 50 min )

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Steve Eisman says some market paradigms get deeply embedded in people’s minds. “They can’t even imagine, at times, that there could be anything else.”  ( 48 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock gained 92% to close at $5.86 on Monday as a recent rally in the nearly-bankrupt retailer continues to gain momentum.  ( 45 min )

Shares of ServiceNow Inc. fell in Monday trading after the company's chief executive disclosed the sale of a sizable chunk of stock.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc. and other Silicon Valley behemoths look to lighten payrolls after years of feverish hiring, a clear target has emerged: the middle manager. Most Read from BloombergQuakes Kill 2,500 in Turkey and Syria; Millions Lose PowerTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Ove  ( 48 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s stock undefined spiked as much as 120% Monday even as the retailer indicated it has missed payments to debt holders and could file...  ( 22 min )

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported its Q4 earnings today after the bell, clocking key beats in net bookings, EPS, and monthly active users.  ( 46 min )

The debut of ChatGPT has spurred investors to search out and buy up stock in artificial-intelligence plays.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock gained 92% to close at $5.86 on Monday as a recent rally in the nearly-bankrupt retailer continues to gain momentum.  ( 45 min )

With IBM's transformation efforts and its somewhat stable stock price over the year, there's no catalyst to push share prices higher, one analyst says.  ( 25 min )

Gold industry leader Newmont said it has made a $17 billion takeover bid for Australia's Newcrest Mining in a deal that would mark the largest U.S. merger to date in 2023  ( 13 min )

'There’s nothing right now in my collection of metrics telling me that we’re anywhere close to a bottom.' He suggests owning bonds, gold and consumer staples.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc.’s Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for prime time.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonThe company said on Monday that its new conversational AI service, called Bard, would  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. may redeem Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s preferred stock this year as the oil giant prioritizes share buybacks over production growth, said Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Passes 3,400 in Turkey and Syria as Search ContinuesTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Con  ( 46 min )

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In a turnaround from 2022, analysts have again begun to show improved regard for real estate investment trusts (REITs). While downgrades and lowered price targets dominated REIT news last year, more analysts have been upgrading them since the beginning of 2023. Analysts have also been increasing their price targets on REITs in subsectors across the board. Even when analysts maintain rather than upgrade the stocks, they are still raising price estimates. Take a look at three REITs that are benefi  ( 48 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised his price target for the electric-vehicle maker's shares to $225 from $200 on Monday.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it’s temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals of US dollars using bank accounts, and will work to restart the service soon.Most Read from BloombergQuakes Kill 2,500 in Turkey and Syria; Millions Lose PowerTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChina Moves From Contrite to Confront  ( 46 min )

Business magnate Warren Buffett has long been hailed as one of the greatest value investors in modern America. Through decades of mergers and acquisitions, great investments and adhering to austere investing principles, Buffett earned this title as well as the title World's Richest Person in 2008. Buffett invested in the early stages of The Coca-Cola Co., American Express Co. and several other modern behemoths, mostly before they were the titans you know today. But even Buffett has made some poo  ( 47 min )

Crude oil prices have sagged in recent weeks amid a surge in supplies. Some analysts are pointing to an autumn drop in global demand as the culprit. Futures on WTI crude oil, the U.S. benchmark, slid for two straight weeks and closed Friday down more than 8.5% on the year. Prices have been pulled d  ( 24 min )

Analysts will focus on Uber's profitability now that rider demand and driver supply have fully recovered from pandemic declines. Uber reports earnings before markets open Feb. 8.  ( 13 min )

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The company raised almost $53 million through the deal. The stock was off double digits.  ( 23 min )

KeyBanc analyst Michael Turits sees slower growth ahead for enterprise software spending. Here's how he would play it.  ( 23 min )

A team of Goldman Sachs strategists lifted their three-month target from 3,600 to 4,000 for the S&P 500, which is up more than 7% so far this year.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Nasdaq debut of a Japanese maker of $555,000 flying motorbikes was a dud after its tie-up with a blank check that valued the company at more than $600 million failed to shake off the gloom surrounding SPAC mergers.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Passes 3,400 in Turkey and Syria as Search ContinuesTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesChi  ( 47 min )

MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett downgrades shares of T-Mobile to Market Perform from Outperform.  ( 23 min )

Avoid locking in losses. Even a part-time job can buy you some time.  ( 25 min )

Tesla is taking the opportunity to ram though some price increases, thanks to Uncle Sam.  ( 46 min )

Many healthcare stocks are surging higher in 2023. Plenty of companies in the sector have seen large inflows recently. Chances are this theme can continue.  ( 45 min )

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The deal would add about 30% to the Denver miner's global gold output, but is the offer rich enough?  ( 15 min )

Shares of Faraday Future were up 16% after the troubled electric-car startup said it raised $135 million in convertible notes to begin production of its first vehicle model. Faraday and many other EV startups that went public in the last few years have been [hit hard](https://www.wsj.com/articles/f  ( 25 min )

Used car buyers looking for a Tesla can pay more than the price of a new vehicle if they are not careful.  ( 23 min )

The tech-heavy Nasdaq represents a collection of more risky stocks than the other major indexes and that is reflected by a poorer performance in bear markets and a better display during bull runs. But the risks associated with the Nasdaq are mere child play compared to edgier funds such as Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF. Now that really hit the skids during last year’s bear, but the fund is also up 37% year-to-date, putting the Nasdaq's 15% gain in the shade. In fact, throwing more shade the N  ( 48 min )

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U.S. stocks plopped at the open Monday as investors faced another medley of earnings and evaluated the outlook for interest rates following January's blowout jobs report.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Newmont Corp. dropped 6.1% in premarket trading Monday, after the gold miner confirmed that it made a bid to buy Australia-based Newcrest Mining...  ( 23 min )

Tesla stock rallies toward 3-month high after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raises price target by about 13%, saying China demand has swung to a 'tailwind'  ( 24 min )

Elon Musk has successfully escaped one of his legal troubles. ICYMI: A jury found Musk was not liable in a class-action securities fraud trial that centered on the Tesla CEO's now infamous "funding secured" tweet. The central question in the lawsuit was whether Musk was liable for losses suffered by shareholders after he posted in August 2018 several messages on Twitter that he had secured funding to take Tesla private.  ( 52 min )

I will be 72 years old on Feb. 10, 2023. I have a traditional individual retirement (IRA) account. Most of the money is tied in stocks, and the stocks this year are way down. If I sell to pay the … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: When Taking RMDs, How Do I Avoid Locking in Losses? I'll Be 72 Years Old Soon, and My Stocks Are ‘Way Down' This Year appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I'm over age 72. What can I do about avoiding the required minimum distribution (RMD) tax bite? I have a steady stream of other income. -Bernie Tax-deferred accounts, such as 401(k)s and traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs), are potentially great … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Over Age 72. How Do I Avoid the RMD Tax Bite? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., facing a crisis in late summer as sales plunged and suppliers revolted, insisted its white-collar workers return to the office four days a week.Most Read from BloombergTwin Earthquakes Kill More Than 1,000 in Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC Sale  ( 51 min )

Collecting is a pastime to which a great many people are drawn. The satisfaction of having a complete set of old stamps or unearthing a rare bottle of wine is quite easy to understand. However, a less easy-to-understand aspect of … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Collectibles appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Folks are flocking to the Sunshine State. Are you savvy enough to get some exposure?  ( 48 min )

ON Semi expects first-quarter adjusted earnings of between $1.02 a share to $1.14 a share. Analysts are calling for $1.14.  ( 23 min )

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Coming up on February 8th, 2023, ahead of the opening bell, CVS Health Corporation (CVS) is set to release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022.  ( 48 min )

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Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp. dropped 3.6% in premarket trading Monday, after the maker of semiconductors for the automotive and industrial markets...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tyson Foods Inc. is getting hit by falling prices for beef and chicken that squeezed profits.Most Read from BloombergTwin Earthquakes Kill More Than 1,000 in Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationF-22 Makes First Air-to-Air Strike in Chinese Balloon TakedownDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesThe biggest US meat company said Monday that fiscal first-quarter ea  ( 47 min )

Nordstrom’s stock surged last week following a report that activist investor Ryan Cohen is taking a large stake in the retailer  ( 24 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raised his price target for the electric-vehicle maker's shares to $225 from $200 on Monday.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Cummins Inc. tacked on 0.4% in premarket trading Monday, after the engines and powertrains maker reported fourth-quarter sales that rose above...  ( 22 min )

VVIP Ventures LLC, a joint venture between Vinco Ventures Inc. and Icon Publishing LLC, has agreed to acquire the National Enquirer U.S. and U.K. editions,...  ( 22 min )

Add the jobs numbers to a long list of things that don't make sense right now, says Matt Maley, Miller + Tabak.’s chief market strategist.  ( 26 min )

After two major healthcare and life sciences deals at the end of 2022, M&A in the industry could be about to rebound.  ( 23 min )

Tesla raises prices for the Model Y; Dell will be cutting 5% of its workforce; Newmont launches a $17 billion bid for Australian miner Newcrest.  ( 23 min )

Workhorse Group said Lordstown Motors wants to terminate a 2019 agreement inked by the two companies.  ( 15 min )

Goldman brings a voice of reason to the 2023 rally.  ( 46 min )

Silver linings all around.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Rothschild family is planning to take its eponymous French bank private in a deal that values it about €3.7 billion ($4 billion), ending decades of public ownership for one of the most storied names in global finance.Most Read from BloombergHundreds Dead as Earthquakes Hit Turkey and SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationF-22 Makes First Air-to-Air Strike in Chinese Balloon TakedownUS Down  ( 48 min )

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Newmont is pursuing Australia's Newcrest, with rival miners including Canada's Barrick Gold as potential counter bidders.  ( 23 min )

These 4 jumbo CDs outpace their competitors with the highest fixed rates.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock futures pointed to a second day of losses after an unexpectedly strong jobs report renewed worries about how high the Federal Reserve will have to...  ( 24 min )

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This market acts too perfect. More on this and what else to know in markets on Monday, February 6, 2023.  ( 47 min )

Society in general needs to evolve in its way of thinking of the aging workforce and the older consumer. A handful of employers are already doing it.  ( 27 min )

Ford Motor Co. undefined was downgraded to sell from hold at Deutsche Bank, which also cut its price target to $11 from $13. Analyst Emmanuel Rosner said the...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Don’t be fooled by the recent rally in everything from tech stocks to crypto, says Steve Eisman.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsThe Neuberger Berman Group portfolio manager, who famously bet agai  ( 50 min )

U.S. home prices might be nearing the bottom, says Goldman Sachs.  ( 47 min )

U.S. gold producer makes second offer after Newcrest rejected an earlier proposal as too low  ( 24 min )

Wells Fargo, Bristol Myers, Darden Restaurants, Webster Financial and Prudential Financial are balanced in returning capital through dividends and buybacks.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Dell Technologies Inc., facing plummeting demand for personal computers, will eliminate about 6,650 jobs, becoming the latest technology company to announce it will let thousands of employees go.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The stock rout in Gautam Adani’s indebted conglomerate entered a third week as its flagship firm suffered a fresh fundraising setback and a major credit rating agency downgraded the outlook on two of its companies. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia retreated as an unexpectedly strong US jobs report raised the prospect of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, while concern over US-China geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. takeover faces a key decision in Britain as the nation’s merger watchdog marks its arrival as a global regulator with findings that could set the trajectory to the mega deal finalizing — or falling apart.Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Ballo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks extended losses as tension with the US over a suspected spy balloon triggered fears of economic retaliation by the Biden administration. Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsREAD: US Mo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Newmont Corp. has offered to buy Australia’s Newcrest Mining Ltd. in a $17 billion deal that would strengthen the US mining powerhouse’s position in copper and gold.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonMagnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes in TurkeyUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the  ( 47 min )

Used car buyers looking for a Tesla can pay more than the price of a new vehicle if they are not careful.  ( 23 min )

ALSO: As crypto prices rise, venture capital into the blockchain space is likely to rise. But will venture firms learn from their past overindulgences in the sector? Bitcoin dips below $23K in early weekend trading before recovering slightly.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Advanced artificial intelligence systems stand to threaten jobs primarily in the financial, legal and technology sectors, according to the latest MLIV Pulse survey.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonMagnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes in TurkeyUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A US debt default would cause a spike in borrowing costs that squeezes American consumers as well as significant harm to the world economy, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds on Turkey-Syria BorderUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationTrump  ( 47 min )

Alphabet, het moederbedrijf van Google, heeft zijn chatbot Bard beschikbaar gesteld aan een selecte groep testers. De chatbot moet de concurrentie aangaan met ChatGPT.  ( 3 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 5 min )

Het cao-bod van werkgevers in het streekvervoer is komen te vervallen. Daardoor moeten de onderhandelingen opnieuw beginnen.  ( 4 min )

Ons stroomverbruik neemt de komende jaren sterk toe door bijvoorbeeld meer elektrische auto's op de weg en de snelle groei van het aantal warmtepompen. Tegelijk wordt ook meer wind- en zonne-energie opgewekt. Maar het aanbod en verbruik van elektriciteit gaan uit de pas lopen. Dat levert volgens experts een enorme uitdaging op.  ( 5 min )

Door de almaar toenemende drukte en stijgende kosten wordt het steeds minder aantrekkelijk om privé nog een auto te bezitten. Maar hoe reizen we dan over pakweg vijf of tien jaar naar onze bestemming? NU.nl vraagt experts naar hun visie op de mobiliteit van de toekomst en zij sluiten zelfs een soort vliegende bus niet uit.  ( 6 min )

De regels rondom het STAP-budget worden per 28 februari aangepast om misbruik te voorkomen. Dat meldt het ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (SZW). Zo komt er jaarlijks een maximumaantal toekenningen per opleiding en mogen opleiders geen snoepreisjes of cadeaus meer aanbieden.  ( 3 min )

Het samensmelten van flitsbezorgers Getir en Gorillas heeft tientallen werknemers in Nederland hun baan gekost, schrijft NRC maandag. Die ontslagen vallen bij het samenvoegen van de twee hoofdkantoren. Onder de bezorgers worden vooralsnog geen banen geschrapt.  ( 3 min )

De helft van de bussen van vervoerders die meedoen aan de staking rijdt maandag niet, meldt de Vereniging van Werkgevers in het Openbaar Vervoer (VWOV). Duizenden buschauffeurs, treinconducteurs en machinisten in het streekvervoer leggen hun werk deze week vijf dagen lang verspreid over het land neer.  ( 3 min )

Dell Technologies schrapt zo'n 6.650 banen om kosten te besparen. De Amerikaanse computerfabrikant neemt de maatregel vanwege de sterk afgenomen vraag naar pc's. Dell zag de verkopen van computers het afgelopen jaar met 37 procent dalen.  ( 3 min )

We hadden het afgelopen jaar minder vertrouwen in de overheid dan een jaar eerder. Dat komt volgens onderzoek van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) voornamelijk door de hoge inflatie en de gestegen energierekening, maar ook de coronapandemie speelt hier een rol in.  ( 3 min )

Het directe gevaar van een faillissement van Twitter is afgewend, meldt de nieuwe Twitter-eigenaar Elon Musk. Onder zijn leiding is in de afgelopen maanden ongeveer de helft van het personeel ontslagen. Ook heeft het bedrijf veel kostenbesparingen doorgevoerd.  ( 3 min )

Het wordt voor werkgevers steeds moeilijker om vacatures te vervullen. Volgens uitkeringsinstantie UWV komt dat vooral doordat er in veel gevallen weinig reacties op vacatures binnenkomen en sollicitanten niet over de juiste vaardigheden of werkervaring beschikken.  ( 3 min )

Acties en stakingen zijn aan het begin van dit jaar aan de orde van de dag. Werknemers eisen in verschillende sectoren een hoger loon nu de prijzen van voedingsmiddelen, drank en tabak verder stijgen. En dat zorgt voor een hete winter in de polder. "Ik heb afgelopen maand een ongekend aantal ultimatums ondertekend", zegt CNV-voorzitter Piet Fortuin tegen NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

The public request echoed previous statements but set a February deadline.  ( 46 min )

It might be obvious to point out that an important part of the investing game is to find the stocks that are undervalued — that is, the companies with sound fundamentals that the market is presently not fully appreciating. Luckily for investors, after 2022’s widespread carnage, there are still plenty of names out there still at relatively depressed levels. In fact, even after the strong rallies seen in the year’s opening stretch, such was 2022’s merciless bear, there are scores of stocks out the  ( 51 min )

A historic backlog combined with spiked cancellation rates means buyers finally have some negotiating power over builders.  ( 47 min )

The smaller rival rebuffed the company’s overtures in December and January.  ( 24 min )

Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the...  ( 24 min )

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Here is what you need to know about the Adani saga.  ( 25 min )

Earnings reports this week fromSimon Property Group, BP, Chipotle, DuPont, Walt Disney, CVS Health, Uber, and PayPal. Plus, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks on Tuesday.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk says Twitter Inc. is “trending to breakeven” after he had to save it from “bankruptcy.”Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThe billionaire said in a tweet Sunday that  ( 45 min )

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Wall Street's earnings expectations for the year have been diving, and the news could get worse once they factor in disappointing results from Big Tech.  ( 27 min )

The recent stock market rally and whether momentum can hold up into February will be the main focus of the week ahead while investors continue to parse through a torrent of corporate financial results.  ( 49 min )

A weakening U.S. dollar is seen providing another leg of support for stocks. But an important test may loom, analysts said.  ( 26 min )

The rise of work-from-home opened up tax issues — especially as state residency rules stayed the same.  ( 48 min )

These stocks are displaying bearish tendencies based on their technical patterns.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ignoring the Federal Reserve’s determination to keep raising rates and hold them there is a wildly profitable trade on Wall Street right now. It’s trying to swim against the rising market that carries risks.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USChina Swings From Contrite to Confrontational in US Ballo  ( 48 min )

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As a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, the IRS is in charge of collecting a cut of your income. Even if you work or live outside the U.S., Uncle Sam will want its rightful share of your earnings because … Continue reading → The post How to Report Foreign Income Without a W-2 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Investing in real estate can assist you in diversifying your investment portfolio by adding physical assets and providing you with a hedge against inflation. If you are a real estate investor, or if you aspire to become one, you will … Continue reading → The post A Simple Trick for Avoiding Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investments appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Serving in the military is a hard job, with many service members spending long lengths of time away from their family and putting their lives on the line. There are perks that come with service, though, and five states recently … Continue reading → The post These Five States Just Eliminated Income Tax on Military Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 46 min )

Social Security benefits can provide you with a stream of retirement income that is reliable. Deciding when to take benefits is an important question, especially if you're married and hope to qualify for spousal benefits. If you're already taking Social … Continue reading → The post Rules for Switching Social Security Benefits appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

With “cash sweeps,” brokerage firms automatically put uninvested client assets into a low-yielding bank-deposit program.  ( 24 min )

Housing data for December released early this year suggested growing signs of the market bottoming out as the calendar turned from 2022 to 2023.  ( 48 min )

Some homeowners could see higher property-tax bills this year, but there is one recourse: appeal your assessment.  ( 23 min )

Here's a 'shorts' idea in famed underwear name Hanes.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil will rise back above $100 a barrel this year and may face a serious supply problem in 2024 as spare production capacity runs out, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Ballo  ( 47 min )

While a new law increases the age you must withdraw from certain retirement accounts, there are two ways to delay that requirement even longer.  ( 47 min )

Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin's fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine. The ban comes along with a price cap agreed by the Group of Seven allied democracies. The goal is allowing Russian diesel to keep flowing to countries like China and India and avoiding a sudden price rise that would hurt consumers worldwide, while reducing the profits funding Moscow's budget and war.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cracks are appearing in Wall Street’s bullish case for emerging markets as hurdles — from Adani Group’s $108 billion rout to the Federal Reserve’s rate-hiking plans — prompt a more selective approach to investment.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved t  ( 48 min )

The New York State Common Retirement Fund cut stakes in Alibaba, Taiwan Semiconductor, and MGM in the third quarter. It doubled down on Harley-Davidson.  ( 23 min )

There’s more to it than just calculating alimony and child support.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Indian policy makers and regulators stepped in over the weekend to calm frayed nerves over concerns the turmoil surrounding billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate would spill over into the local economy and affect global investor sentiment toward the country.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom  ( 48 min )

4 real estate predictions  ( 23 min )

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Activity in fed funds—used by banks and government-backed lenders to exchange cash reserves parked at the Fed—surged throughout the past year when the central bank raised interest rates at the fastest pace in decades.  ( 23 min )

The biggest Wester oil companies, Exxon, Chevron and Shell have delivered record profits, but investors are still wary.  ( 26 min )

All investors are after gains, but in trying to find the right stocks to increase a portfolio’s value, are constantly inundated with massive amounts of data. Thus, separating the wheat from the chaff is an arduous process but there are tools to help make sense of it all. TipRanks’ Smart Score is one. The tool collects all the info needed on any given stock and sorts it out into 8 different categories, all known to impact future performance. Combining those factors, they are then distilled into a  ( 49 min )

The IRS is offering EV tax credit for 2023. Here's how much you could get for your Tesla, and which models qualify.  ( 47 min )

Regulation D (Reg D) is a regulation that allows smaller companies to sell securities without registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  ( 16 min )

Many countries are beginning to regulate Bitcoin, while several have banned it from use. Find out more about Bitcoin's legality worldwide.  ( 17 min )

Thanks to a Supreme Court ruling, same-sex couples can now take advantage of marriage tax benefits—or they may end up paying a “marriage penalty.”  ( 20 min )

The bandwagon effect is a phenomenon in which people do something primarily because other people are doing it.  ( 18 min )

Thomas Malthus was an 18th-century British philosopher and economist, best known for his theories about population growth.  ( 16 min )

A limited purpose flexible spending arrangement (LPFSA) is a medical savings plan, for use with a health saving account (HSA), to pay dental and vision expenses.  ( 14 min )

Learn when and how flexible spending accounts (FSAs) expire by imposing an expiration date, a grace period, or a carryover.  ( 16 min )

The mystery of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto endures. Still, here are three people who either claimed or are suspected to be the person.  ( 16 min )

Comprehensive income is the change in a company's net assets from non-owner sources.  ( 17 min )

Out-of-pocket expenses are costs you pay that may be reimbursed by another party, such as an employer. Out-of-pocket insurance costs are not reimbursed.  ( 20 min )

An exempt-interest dividend is a distribution from a mutual fund that is not subject to federal income tax.  ( 16 min )

The saver's tax credit offers people with moderate incomes an incentive to contribute to their retirement accounts.  ( 16 min )

A liquidity trap can occur when consumers and investors hoard cash and refuse to spend even when economic policymakers cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth.  ( 23 min )

A custodial account is a savings account set up and managed by an adult for a minor. Discover how custodial accounts work and their pros and cons.  ( 18 min )

This personal finance guide for military service members and their families helps to navigate the financial challenges of working in the U.S. armed forces.  ( 18 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

Werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vanaf maandag vijf dagen lang verspreid over het hele land het werk neer vanwege de stukgelopen cao-onderhandelingen. De stakingen kunnen voor veel hinder zorgen. Op voorhand is alleen niet te zeggen wanneer en in welke gebieden.  ( 6 min )

Landen die veel olie leveren moeten mogelijk hun productie verhogen. De vraag uit China, 's werelds op een na grootste olieverbruiker, trekt weer aan. Dat zegt topman Fatih Birol van het Internationaal Energieagentschap (IEA).  ( 3 min )

De Franse premier Élisabeth Borne gaat het aangekondigde plan voor het verhogen van de pensioengerechtigde leeftijd aanpassen. Dat doet ze omdat het plan al tot twee grote landelijke stakingen en protesten heeft geleid. Daarbij gingen meer dan een miljoen Fransen de straat op.  ( 5 min )

Werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vanaf maandag vijf dagen lang verspreid over het hele land het werk neer. Reden zijn de stukgelopen cao-onderhandelingen. De stakingen kunnen voor veel hinder zorgen bij reizigers. Op voorhand is alleen niet te zeggen wanneer en in welke gebieden precies.  ( 5 min )

Duurt de dag altijd langer dan je telefoon aan wil blijven? Met deze tips zorg je ervoor dat je batterij het iets langer volhoudt.  ( 5 min )

ING maakte deze week bekend de standaard daglimiet te verlagen. Kon je eerst via de app standaard 5.000 euro per dag overmaken, nu wordt dat 2.000 euro. Hiermee wil ING klanten beschermen tegen fraude. Wat zijn eigenlijk je rechten als je slachtoffer bent van bankfraude?  ( 7 min )

Het kabinet gaat de export van chiptechnologie naar China mogelijk beperken. Daarbij kijkt het vooral naar de Nederlandse chipmachinefabrikant ASML. Wat maakt dit bedrijf eigenlijk?  ( 3 min )

De Europese Unie boycot vanaf vandaag Russische olieproducten. EU-lidstaten mogen dus geen producten als diesel of stookolie meer uit Rusland halen. Maar door de grote voorraden zal er in Nederland niet gauw dieselschaarste ontstaan, verwacht energie-expert Hans van Cleef.  ( 5 min )

Technology has changed the way many people invest in their future. Find out how cryptocurrency investments stack up against a Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )

Net worth is the value of the assets a person or corporation owns, minus the liabilities they owe.  ( 18 min )

A revoked IRA is a retirement savings account that is canceled by the account holder seven days or less after it was established.  ( 16 min )

The demand curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.  ( 18 min )

Restructuring your business is useful if you can't claim the 20% deduction for pass-through business income. But the rules are complicated.  ( 17 min )

Being married offers many tax benefits, including those for spouses who provide family support while their counterpart works at an income-producing job.  ( 18 min )

A 401(k) plan offers a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. Learn whether you can make contributions to someone else’s 401(k) on their behalf.  ( 17 min )

ERC-20 is a standard for creating a token used in the Ethereum blockchain and virtual machine. Learn how this standard guides token creation.  ( 16 min )

A deferred tax asset is a line item on a company's balance sheet that reduces its taxable income.  ( 17 min )

A policy loan is issued by an insurance company and uses the cash value of a life insurance policy as collateral. Learn how policy loans work and about their risks.  ( 14 min )

A flat tax system applies the same tax rate to every taxpayer regardless of their income bracket. Discover more about the flat tax system here.  ( 17 min )

Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 13 min )

A target rate is a key interest rate that a central bank targets to guide monetary policy.  ( 15 min )

Jobs growth is a measure of how many nonfarm jobs the U.S. economy added in the prior month as estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  ( 15 min )

The unemployment rate is a closely followed indicator, used by businesses, investors, and others to gauge the state of the U.S. economy.  ( 17 min )

The Consumer Confidence Index is a survey that measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are regarding their expected financial situation.  ( 14 min )

Total tax is the composite total of all taxes owed by a taxpayer for the year, after credits and deductions.  ( 14 min )

Jurors deliberated for about an hour before rejecting shareholders' fraud claims  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Closely held investment group Lone Star Funds has agreed to buy industrial shipping repair and fabrication firm Titan Acquisition Holdings from peers Carlyle Group Inc. and Stellex Capital Management. Most Read from BloombergStrongest Quake in Decades Kills Hundreds in Turkey, SyriaChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million  ( 45 min )

Bitcoin and Ethereum made moderate moves this week, but other large-cap coins posted sizable gains—including Shiba Inu.  ( 46 min )

The biggest question for Take-Two executives would be the same for gamers and Wall Street analysts: When is the next "Grand Theft Auto" going to drop?  ( 25 min )

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A 401(k) plan offers a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. Learn whether you can make contributions to someone else’s 401(k) on their behalf.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Waning global enthusiasm for aggressive interest-rate increases may dominate the dozen or so central-bank decisions due in the coming week.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftIn  ( 50 min )

Jaimie A. Tuchman Joins Guess & Co. With Over A Decade Of Experience As Corporate Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer And Litigator  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s been some time since companies could raise cash in debt markets and come away feeling like they got the better end of the deal.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USFor mo  ( 47 min )

Five of the six Bed Bath & Beyond stores in the Kansas City area will be closing in the near future as the struggling retailer fights to stay in business.  ( 15 min )

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If you’re looking to the economy to strategize your career moves in 2023, you might be better off dusting off that old magic eight ball you had in middle school.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Life sciences company Danaher Corp. has expressed takeover interest in contract manufacturer Catalent Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from BloombergChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonEarthquake Kills More Than 110 People in Turkey, SyriaUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by th  ( 46 min )

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Innisfree M&A sues Twitter for $1.9 million, saying it hasn’t been paid for services in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social-media platform.  ( 22 min )

Here's how I'm making out on these names that were down at the end of last year.  ( 12 min )

Small businesses can get a tax benefit for keeping staffers employed, buying an SUV, and meal expenses.  ( 48 min )

We looked at the difference in posttax returns between mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Here’s what we found.  ( 23 min )

A study finds that the appetite for ESG investing goes down when there is an economic shock such as Covid-19 lockdowns.  ( 24 min )

Spotify's decision to not raise prices on its U.S.-based premium subscription plan speaks volumes about the music streaming giant's lack of pricing power according to one bearish analyst.  ( 46 min )

The results will shed light on the evolving state of the economy as companies face a streak of layoffs, consumers slow their spending, and the Fed works to quell inflation.  ( 26 min )

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A half-million-plus gain in January nonfarm payrolls shocks economists, who also didn’t expect the jobless rate to slip to 3.4%. Why the Fed isn’t happy, and why the bulls also might not be.  ( 23 min )

This year’s gains owe to an expansion in stocks’ price/earnings multiples. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are falling.  ( 23 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Amid this year’s rally, Bitcoin has resumed one of its old habits: it’s back to posting big moves on weekends, a phenomenon that’s become an intriguing characteristic of the cryptocurrency market. Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsWhat You Need to Know About the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon Shot Down by the USFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseTho  ( 46 min )

Carriers, trying to meet strong travel demand, are looking to cast a wider net amid a shortage of aviators.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The profit outlook for companies in the S&P 500 Index is rapidly deteriorating — yet analysts can’t raise their stock-price targets fast enough.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Downs Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon That Lingered  ( 47 min )

Is it time to pull the plug?  ( 48 min )

The pace of AI chatter is picking up on corporate conference calls, with tech leading the way and other industries getting in on the action as well.  ( 26 min )

As socially responsible investing continues to grow more popular, electric vehicles have emerged as a favorite for environmentally conscious investors. Electric vehicles or EVs offer a solution to car and truck emissions, which collectively make up about a quarter of … Continue reading → The post How to Invest in Electric Cars appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When someone makes an investment, they're obviously hoping that it ends up making them money. Otherwise, there would be no point to the investment. If you do increase your net worth through investments, though, you'll likely have to pay taxes … Continue reading → The post California Capital Gains Tax appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Healthcare is one of the biggest costs you will face in retirement. In fact, by many estimates, it's the single biggest cost for retirees. A representative study by Fidelity found that a 65-year-old couple in 2022 will need more than $315,000 … Continue reading → The post Cost of Healthcare in Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Real estate investments can be lucrative assets. However, they can also incur capital gains taxes that weaken your profits. Fortunately, you can implement tactics that reduce capital gains taxes so you can keep more of your money. Although the IRS … Continue reading → The post Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investment Property appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The main purpose of a life insurance policy is to take care of your loved ones after you die. However, your life insurance policies can also be significant stores of value. In particular, if you hold one for most of … Continue reading → The post What Is a Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you're buying an investment property, it may make sense to buy it using a limited liability corporation (LLC). While there are certain hurdles you'll have to clear, buying a house with an LLC can have many legal and financial … Continue reading → The post How to Buy a House With an LLC appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

U.S. short seller Hindenburg Research’s allegations of fraud by the conglomerate owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani center on whether his family wielded influence over Mauritius-based investors.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bondholders of Adani Group firms are holding initial conversations with financial advisers and lawyers to weigh their options after the unfolding crisis at the Indian conglomerate sent several dollar obligations into distressed territory.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for  ( 47 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

Workers between18 and 25 already had $33,000 socked away in their retirement accounts.  ( 46 min )

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You may only live once — but make sure you stay on top of your financial planning too.  ( 48 min )

New to this exclusive club, these names have proven effective long-term compounders of shareholder wealth and dividend income.  ( 17 min )

Most American middle-income households are cutting back on savings or reaching into their nest egg to keep up with the rising cost of living.  ( 46 min )

Have an issue with your current financial adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

For an industry that is generally known to be forward-looking, investment institutions are still trying to make sense of the last two years.  ( 48 min )

Even the world’s richest man can’t have it all.  ( 47 min )

High prices and a lack of affordable models already were keeping some buyers away. Now, higher interest rates and falling used-car prices are alienating even more.  ( 25 min )

Americans born in the postwar boom are entering their golden years. Despite the financial success of their careers, a disturbing number aren’t prepared for the financial challenges ahead.  ( 28 min )

Old Dominion Freight Line, which handles freight shipping logistics, said it will raise its quarterly dividend by 33% to 40 cents from 30 cents.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsGeorge Santos Produced Broadway’s Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He DidThe Fed Delivered a Message. Markets Didn’t Hear ItFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseUK stocks just hit a record high, defying the country’s gloomiest economic outlook in decades. Scratch the surfac  ( 47 min )

A pandemic boom attracted scores of Americans seeking gains. Now that some are backing away, the markets risk losing a key support.  ( 26 min )

Stocks are off to a stellar start in 2023, but there's a key conflict that must still be resolved.  ( 25 min )

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A half-million-plus gain in January nonfarm payrolls shocks economists, who also didn’t expect the jobless rate to slip to 3.4%. Why the Fed isn’t happy, and why the bulls also might not be.  ( 23 min )

Brookfield Public Securities Group says three of the themes driving investment opportunities in real assets are decarbonization, deglobalization, and demand for quality.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- China’s all-or-nothing stock market is losing momentum, after three months of what might be best described as forced buying of a deeply oversold asset. Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floati  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A beaming Gautam Adani stood beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, looking relaxed as hundreds of people gathered for the ceremonial signing at the Haifa Port, which the Indian billionaire is co-developing. Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USGeorge Santos Produced Broadway’s Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He DidTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit Sanctio  ( 48 min )

Arnault, the world’s richest man, has excelled at acquiring and improving luxury franchises. His pursuit of Tiffany was widely questioned. But now it looks like a big win.  ( 23 min )

This year’s gains owe to an expansion in stocks’ price/earnings multiples. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are falling.  ( 23 min )

Jurors deliberated for about an hour before rejecting shareholders' fraud claims  ( 12 min )

With its packed pipeline, growing R&D spending, and potential deals and share buybacks, there's more to the drugmaker than the market realizes.  ( 38 min )

After Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet said they're curbing costs amid an economic slowdown, traders spared only the iPhone maker  ( 1 min )

Shares of the retailer jumped 28% early Friday, but Cohen will need to contend with the Nordstrom family to make board changes.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Adani’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises, couldn’t sustain a modest reprieve after the offering closed, plunging almost 27% in trade today  ( 1 min )

The Indian conglomerate looked increasingly isolated amid fraud allegations as banks clamp down on using its bonds as margin collateral.  ( 1 min )

Er zijn vooralsnog geen aanwijzingen dat Rusland verantwoordelijk is voor de explosies die eind september de twee Nord Stream-gaspijpleidingen zwaar beschadigden. Dat zegt de Duitse procureur-generaal Peter Frank, die het Duitse onderzoek leidt, tegen Welt am Sonntag.  ( 3 min )

Er zijn vooralsnog geen aanwijzingen dat Rusland achter de explosies zit die eind september de twee Nord Stream-gaspijpleidingen zwaar beschadigden. Dat zegt de Duitse procureur-general Peter Frank, die het Duitse onderzoek leidt, tegen Welt am Sonntag.  ( 3 min )

Geld is een onderwerp dat meer dan eens ruzie tussen vrienden, familie of partners veroorzaakt. Hoe komt het dat geld ons emotioneel zo raakt? En hoe voorkom je dat geld de oorzaak is dat je met vrienden, familieleden of een partner breekt?  ( 6 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Steeds vaker is het bedrag dat je bij een kapsalon moet afrekenen afhankelijk van welke kapper jouw haar onder handen heeft genomen. Een kappersbeurt bij een junior kost veel minder dan bij iemand met jaren ervaring. Voor producten bestaat al langer een onderscheid naar wat je betaalt, diensten als een knipbeurt of massage volgen nu in rap tempo.  ( 5 min )

Het aantal arbeidsmigranten in ons land is de afgelopen jaren flink toegenomen. Op dit moment zijn er 800.000 mensen uit onder meer Oost-Europa werkzaam in de land- en tuinbouw, de verschillende distributiecentra en de bezorging. "Als die vandaag weggaan, wordt het moeilijk om deze vacatures in te vullen", zegt Olaf van Vliet, hoogleraar economie aan de Universiteit Leiden.  ( 5 min )

Gas prices are still higher than they were a year ago but they have been easing modestly. AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said prices have steadily fallen every day over the past week,  ( 46 min )

Mentions of the "metaverse" were relatively few and far between in Meta's quarterly earnings call this week — we counted a mere seven mentions compared to 23 for "AI" — but the company's investment into its vision of a VR-connected social future remains colossal. Starting in 2021, Meta began breaking out its Reality Labs VR and AR division into its own segment for financial reporting purposes. Meta reported $13.7 billion in operating losses for Reality Labs for 2022, more than the already jaw-dropping $10.2 billion it sunk into the division in 2021.  ( 46 min )

The bulls are in control as central banks near the end of their tightening cycle—but investors’ confidence could be premature. Plus, market newsletter commentary on fourth-quarter earnings, the Dow Transports, and agricultural commodities.  ( 22 min )

Readers weigh in on a resurgent Chinese economy, investing in ESG funds, the case for Deere, rotating back to defensive sectors, and advice for the Fed.  ( 22 min )

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. The potential legal action, first reported in the Wall Street Journal, is expected to target a wide array of the e-commerce giant’s business practices.  ( 46 min )

A jury found that Elon Musk was not liable for Tesla investors’ losses, following a weeks-long trial in San Francisco.  ( 45 min )

What new ServiceNow president Chirantan Desai says about his new role and the company's vow not to lay off any employees this year.  ( 14 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 24 min )

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A group of YouTube contractors went on strike today outside the Google office in Austin, Texas, after the tech giant announced a return to office by Feb. 6. The workers are employed by Cognizant, which is a subcontractor for Google parent company Alphabet.  ( 46 min )

Bank of America Corp. said in a filing late Friday that its board has approved a 6.3% cut on Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan’s pay in 2022. Moynihan...  ( 23 min )

The combined revenue at the five megacap tech firms rose just 1% in the recent quarter.  ( 23 min )

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U.S. markets traded lower on Friday, Feb. 3, with a blowout jobs report raising questions about potentially higher interest rates.  ( 12 min )

We may be in a new bull market for stocks. But the bad news is the rally may have already gotten ahead of itself.  ( 19 min )

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Emergent is owner of 56 million shares of online brokerage Robinhood.  ( 45 min )

Uber will report fourth-quarter earnings after markets close Wednesday, Feb. 8. Here's an analysis of how the company's stock has performed after each of its last twelve earnings announcements.  ( 11 min )

Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.  ( 46 min )

The company last year moved into nearly 200,000 square feet in Brisbane — enough space for 400 people.  ( 15 min )

Treasury yields jump Friday after a much stronger-than-expected U.S. January jobs report clouded investor expectations for the Federal Reserve to end its...  ( 24 min )

There are no age restrictions, but other eligibility rules govern both Roth and traditional IRAs.  ( 16 min )

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Microchip attributes its semiconductor market resilience to solid demand from industrial, automotive, aerospace, data center and communications industries, which make up 86% of the company’s net sales.  ( 14 min )

This is a TikTok challenge you don’t want to get behind.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil tumbled to the lowest levels since early January as long-term headwinds overwhelmed the positive sentiment from a strong US jobs report.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the  ( 46 min )

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Companies like Google and Meta say to expect AI rollouts "very soon," but startups like OpenAI still pose a huge threat.  ( 48 min )

Wall Street didn't listen to Powell two days ago. Now look what happened.  ( 25 min )

Google worked to reassure investors and analysts on Thursday during its quarterly earnings call that it’s still a leader in developing AI. The company’s Q4 2022 results were highly anticipated as investors and the tech industry awaited Google’s response to the popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has the potential to threaten its core business. During the call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about the company’s plans to make AI-based large language models (LLMs) like LaMDA available in the coming weeks and months.  ( 48 min )

Apple's Q1 saw revenue decline, but there were good signs in the earnings report too.  ( 46 min )

In an interview on Friday with CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street,' co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor shared his thoughts on bitcoin.  ( 24 min )

22V Research put together a list of candidates, and said many are likely to see reversals in February.  ( 23 min )

RBC Capital Markets lowered its rating on Boeing due to constraints it sees in smaller vendors in the supply chain.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Just minutes before the monthly jobs report was published on Friday, a trader placed a risky bet in federal funds futures that ended up paying off in a big way.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloo  ( 46 min )

Biotech stocks give a whole new meaning to risk/reward plays. Unlike names inhabiting other areas of the market, these tickers can witness explosive movements in the blink of an eye, giving them a Street reputation for their high volatility. So, how are investors supposed to determine which biotech stocks are capable of outperforming the rest? Tracking the analyst community’s activity can be an effective strategy. The pros, who have in-depth knowledge of the industry, offer insight into many bio  ( 48 min )

Sherwin-Williams stock slid after a disappointing outlook, and CEO John Morikis bought $500,000 of shares.  ( 23 min )

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These names have joined the ranks of the world's most elite dividend growth companies as Dividend Aristocrats and/or Dividend Kings.  ( 17 min )

Wall Street analysts share their takes on the latest jobs report.  ( 49 min )

Both pensions and Social Security provide an income stream to retirees, but they differ widely on how they're structured and funded. Learn the differences.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock posterchild AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s strategy to raise cash has placed it in the crosshairs of arbitrage traders who see a golden opportunity to profit from a shake-up in its share structure.Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Weighs Calling Off Blinken Visit to China Over Suspected Spy BalloonMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Inve  ( 47 min )

Shares of Warren Buffett's conglomerate are flat year to date, while the S&P 500 index is up 8.6%. Berkshire also is behind the index over the past five, 10, and 20 years.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc.’s Google has invested almost $400 million in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which is testing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according to a person familiar with the deal.Most Read from BloombergTrump Offers $1 Million Bond to Appeal Clinton Suit SanctionsUS Downs Chinese Balloon, Prompting Protests from BeijingFrom China to Big Sky: The Balloon That Unnerved the White HouseThousands Mistake US Research Balloon for Chinese Spy CraftWhat You Need to Know About  ( 47 min )

Investors remain on the lookout for this from Ford.  ( 46 min )

Shares in troubled Adani Enterprises gyrated Friday, tumbling 30% and then rebounding after more than a week of heavy losses that have cost it tens of...  ( 25 min )

A few more electric vehicle models now qualify for the federal EV tax credit, including GM's Cadillac Lyric, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla's five-seater Model Y, thanks to a change by the U.S. Treasury. The U.S. Treasury Department updated Friday the vehicle classification standard, revising a definition that determines which EVs are eligible for clean vehicle tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act. The change, which automakers had lobbied the Biden administration for, comes down to one question: what makes a vehicle a sedan, SUV, crossover or wagon?  ( 45 min )

Gold markets have fallen rather drastically during the trading session on Friday after we have seen the jobs ever come out much hotter than anticipated.  ( 45 min )

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Boeing Co. faces ongoing supply-chain challenges that will limit upside from jet deliveries and create an overhang on investor sentiment, analyst says.  ( 22 min )

Tesla shares are trading higher today as the IRS updated its criteria for what qualifies as an SUV, and this means more EV tax credits are available.  ( 46 min )

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The company's revenue from its auto segment rose 41% in fiscal 2022.  ( 22 min )

The company's CFO warned that spending weakened in the quarter, a reverse of the trend usually seen at the end of the year.  ( 23 min )

The Internal Revenue Service has raised the price limits for eligibility for the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mach-E, and Cadillac Lyriq.  ( 22 min )

Upbeat on the prospects for enterprise-focused generative AI search software, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria initiated coverage of C3.ai stock with a Buy rating.  ( 22 min )

Wall Street was raising their target prices on shares of Amazon, as main street was selling. The e-commerce giant is about investing in a long game, say many...  ( 25 min )

Apple's quarter was far from clean. Same for its earnings call.  ( 46 min )

Ford reports "sweeping leadership changes," as Buffalo's new plant manager has yet to be announced.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The magnitude of the plunge in stocks tied to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is rivaled by only a handful of short-seller campaigns in history.Most Read from BloombergWhat You Need to Know About the Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Over the USUS Weighs Calling Off Blinken Visit to China Over Suspected Spy BalloonMerck Covid Drug Linked to New Virus Mutations, Study SaysUS Postpones Blinken China Visit in Uproar Over Alleged Spy BalloonAdani’s $108 Billion Crisis Shakes Inve  ( 49 min )

The British pound has gotten hammered during the trading week, as we are now below the 50-Week EMA. Ultimately, this is a market that looks as if it’s going to be threatened significant support underneath.  ( 46 min )

The Euro has initially rallied during the trading week but gave back all of the gains to show signs of exhaustion.  ( 46 min )

The Denver company's stock has fallen nearly 75% in the past three years and its CEO resigned in December.  ( 16 min )

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